Gut fungi mystery: can a supplement change your inner ecosystem?
NCT ID NCT06433310
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether the dietary supplement L-Phenylalanine can change the levels of fungi (like Candida) and a specific metabolite in the gut of 20 healthy adults. Researchers will measure these changes in stool, swabs, and blood samples over time. The goal is to better understand how diet affects the gut's fungal community and immune reactions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- L-Phenylalanine
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could reveal how a common dietary supplement influences gut fungi and immune responses, pointing toward new ways to support gut health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with health conditions. It is exploratory and not designed to prove any treatment benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female adults over the age of 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * History of a diagnosis of any gastrointestinal condition, such as inflammatory bowel syndrome or disease * Antibiotic usage within the past two weeks * Antifungal usage within the past month * Allergy to L-Phenylalanine or individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU) * Adults taking medications known to interact with L-phenylalanine supplements, such as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MOAI), L-DOPA, and some antipsychotic drugs (complete and extensive drug list will be provided to interested participants during screening) * Pregnant or nursing women
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Belfer Research Building
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10022, United States
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