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Gut feeling: could probiotics soothe the mind?

NCT ID NCT07751614

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement for four weeks can influence emotional reactions in healthy adults aged 18-30. Participants will take either a probiotic or a placebo daily and undergo virtual reality scenarios to measure emotional responses. The goal is to see if the probiotic can reduce feelings of unpleasantness in social situations, potentially offering a natural way to support mental well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Probiotic supplement
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point toward a simple, natural way to support emotional well-being in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The effect on mental health is uncertain, and individual responses to probiotics can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-30 years of age * Native-level Danish language skills * No current psychiatric illness, confirmed with the Presence State Examination (PSE) and the Standardized Assessment of Personality (SAPAS) * No previous history of severe psychiatric illness, including bipolar disorder, recurrent unipolar depression, psychosis spectrum disorders, personality disorders, autism spectrum disorders, or attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADHD/ADD), confirmed with PSE and SAPAS. Participants may still be included if they have a history of a single depressive episode, or have experienced symptoms of anxiety, stress, or burnout more than 6 months ago. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent use of probiotics (within the past 4 weeks) * Use of antibiotics within the past 3 months * Smoking, chewable tobacco, vaping, or use of other nicotine products * Neurological disorders (including dementia) * Use of psychotropic medication within the previous 6 months, including: * Anxiolytics * Antidepressants * Antipsychotics * Anticonvulsants * Centrally acting corticosteroids * Opioid pain relievers * Hypnotics * Prescribed sleep medications or herbal sleep aids (e.g., valerian) * Dyslexia * Severe physical illness, including: * Cardiovascular disease * Diabetes * Gastrointestinal pathology (e.g., colon cancer, colitis, Crohn's disease) * Gynecological pathology (e.g., endometriosis) * Urologic pathology (e.g., prostate cancer) * Severely immunocompromised status, including: * HIV positive * Being a transplant recipient * Use of anti-rejection medication * Use of steroids for more than 30 days * Chemotherapy or radiotherapy within the last year * Current alcohol or substance abuse disorder * Previous severe head trauma * History of epilepsy * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Known allergy to any component of the test product * Participation in a clinical study with another investigational product within 60 days before screening, or plans to participate in another study during the study period * Significant change in dietary habits within the previous 4 weeks (e.g., starting a fibre-enriched diet) * Planned major changes in diet or exercise habits during the study period * Current pregnancy

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Psychological Well-Being

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