Enzyme cocktails aim to soothe tummy troubles
NCT ID NCT06710392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether two enzyme blends can safely ease mild to moderate stomach discomfort in healthy adults. Eighteen participants took a placebo for 4 weeks and the enzyme for 4 weeks, filling out weekly questionnaires about their gut health. The goal was to see if the enzymes improved symptoms like bloating or irregular stools.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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18 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a serious congenital anomaly or chronic medical condition that would contraindicate participation, including history of major gastrointestinal surgery, chronic gastrointestinal illness, abnormal intestinal anatomy or significant abdominal disorder * Having taken oral antibiotics in the previous 3-months or if they start antibiotics during the study * Currently or having taken a prebiotic, probiotic, or digestive enzyme supplement in the previous 3-months * Currently consuming 1 or more servings of fermented foods or yogurt on a daily basis * Doctor diagnosed chronic disease (i.e. Diabetes, Cardiovascular, etc.) * Doctor diagnosed immunodeficiency * Current use of doctor prescribed immunosuppressive agents (corticosteroids, methotrexate, etc.) * Pregnancy, 6 months postpartum period, or current breastfeeding * Women of childbearing age planning pregnancy during the course of the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of North Texas
Denton, Texas, 76201, United States
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