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Prebiotic powder for tots: could it boost mood and sleep?

NCT ID NCT07401212

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Reading Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving 3-5 year olds a daily prebiotic fiber powder for several weeks can improve their mood, sleep, emotional control, and thinking. Parents of 106 children with low fiber intake will report on their child's behavior and emotions. The study is double-blind, meaning neither the families nor the researchers know who gets the real prebiotic versus a placebo.

What this could mean

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Active substance
prebiotic fiber powder
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help young children with mood, sleep, and emotional regulation.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (106 children) testing a dietary supplement, not a drug. The effects may be small or not noticeable, and results may not apply to all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

About 106 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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.

Ages

3 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents (18 years and over) of generally healthy children aged 3-5-years-old (36-71 months) with lower dietary fibre intake than the recommended daily amount (10.4g/day in 18-47-month-olds and less than 12.6g/day in 48-60-month-olds). Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a significant acute or chronic co-existing illness (including inflammatory bowel disease, functional gastrointestinal disorders, coeliac disease etc, neurodevelopmental, immunological, psychiatric, or metabolic disorders. * Children who have taken any pre/probiotic supplements or antibiotic treatment within the 4 weeks prior to enrolment. * Children with food allergies and intolerances

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cognitive disorder Emotional Regulation sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognition Emotion regulation Sleep Temperament

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Reading, School of Psychology and Clinical Languages

    RECRUITING

    Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6BZ, United Kingdom

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