Probiotics for sharper thinking? new study tests the hype
NCT ID NCT07504952
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can improve thinking, memory, and digestion in generally healthy adults. 85 participants were randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers measured cognitive lapses, gut symptoms, mood, and drinking/eating behaviors using online questionnaires. The goal was to see if probiotics offer any real benefits for everyday wellbeing.
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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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85 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- 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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Exclusion Criteria: * Participants under 18 years of age * Regular use of probiotics or prebiotics (in supplements or foods) within the past 4 weeks * Antibiotic use within the past 4 weeks * Chronic gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's disease, etc) * Major psychiatric conditions diagnosed (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc) * Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loughborough University
Loughborough, United Kingdom
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