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Emma Fleming 0131 537 3804
loth.sdcrn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk


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Be Part of Research - Trial Details - Bacillus Subtilis in Parkinson's Disease

Bacillus Subtilis in Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting

Open to: ALL

Age: 50.0 - N/A

Medical Conditions

Parkinson Disease


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The aim of this study is to evaluate whether the administration of Bacillus Subtilis influences gut and blood biomarkers relevant to the proposed mechanism(s) of action, as well as being acceptable as a regular supplement for people with Parkinson's disease.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

May 2023 Jun 2025

INTERVENTIONAL

Intervention Type : DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Intervention Description : Bacillus Subtilis 1 capsule once daily in the morning (consisting of 10x10\^9 Colony Forming Units)

Intervention Arm Group : Bacillus Subtilis;

Intervention Type : OTHER
Intervention Description : 1 visually identical placebo capsule once daily in the morning using the same carrier (microcrystalline cellulose) as the active (but not containing Bacillus Subtilis)

Intervention Arm Group : Placebo;



You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


This is in the inclusion criteria above


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • NHS Lothian
    Edinburgh


The study is sponsored by University of Edinburgh and is in collaboration with Helse Stavanger HF; ADM Protexin.





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Read full details for Trial ID: NCT06487975
Last updated 23 June 2025

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