Can a sweetener beat a gut infection? new trial tests xylitol for c. diff in IBD patients
NCT ID NCT06799039
First seen Nov 03, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether xylitol, a common sweetener, can safely clear C. difficile bacteria from the gut in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). About 69 adults with mild or inactive IBD will take xylitol by mouth, and researchers will check if the infection goes away and if IBD symptoms improve. The goal is to find a simple, non-antibiotic way to control C. diff in this high-risk group.
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