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Fiber-Fed mice show promise against prostate cancer

NCT ID NCT06661044

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Aberdeen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study from the University of Aberdeen looked at how dietary fiber supplements might influence prostate cancer. Researchers gave mice different fibers (inulin, pectin, hemp hull) along with stool samples from healthy men over 60. They then measured changes in gut bacteria and tumor growth. Only 6 volunteers provided samples, and the work was done in mice, not people.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dietary fiber supplements (inulin, pectin, hemp hull)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward dietary fiber as a simple nutritional therapy to help manage prostate cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study in mice, not humans. Results may not translate to people, and the effect on tumors is uncertain.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The investigators will also invite men over 60 years who are staff at the University of Aberdeen, via All Staff mailing lists (including SMMSN and Rowett) and the University's weekly News Update and small ads.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men (biologically male) over 60 years old. * Regularly pass a bowel motion at least daily. * Able to attend the Rowett Institute for consent procedure and able to arrange delivery of fresh faecal sample to the Rowett Institute on the required study day. Exclusion Criteria: * Living with cancer/on active cancer treatment. * Active ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. * Antibiotic therapy within previous 3 months. * Diarrhoea from recent foreign travel. * Known HIV or Hepatitis B positive. * Working directly on specific study for which samples are required. * Line managed or supervised by PI of study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenocarcinoma prostate cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Prostate cancer (adenocarcinoma)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen, Scotland, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

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