Clinical trials · California
Gut Health clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 10 recruiting gut health studies with a site in California, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07421596Recruiting
Dietary supplement study for gut and digestive health
This trial tests whether a dietary supplement system can improve gut and digestive health over 8 weeks. You may be eligible if you have digestive symptoms like bloating, stomach pain, or diarrhea.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06800833Recruiting
Mango or cookie study for gut, mental, sexual, and skin health
This study is testing whether eating mangoes or low-fat cookies every day for 4 weeks can improve your gut health, and in turn affect your mood, sex life, and skin. If you are generally healthy, not pregnant, and not taking certain medications or supplements, you may be able to join.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT06544954Recruiting
Grape study for heart and gut health in overweight women
This study tests whether eating California grapes can improve gut health and heart health in overweight or obese women who have been through menopause and may have type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. You would need to eat grapes daily and provide blood and stool samples.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 45–70 - NCT07591584Recruiting
Digestive Enzyme Blend for Bloating and Gas Relief
This study tests whether a daily digestive enzyme supplement designed to break down certain hard-to-digest foods can reduce bloating and belly pain. You'll use a smartphone app to track your symptoms over several weeks to see if the enzyme helps.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07437911Recruiting
Can a Supplement Help with Nutrient Gaps for GLP-1 Users?
This study tests whether a daily supplement can help fill nutrient gaps and improve gut health for people who are already taking GLP-1 weight-loss medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy). Participants must be on a stable dose for at least 8 weeks and be generally healthy without other chronic conditions.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaAges 18–59 - NCT04248127Recruiting
Honey yogurt to improve gut health and mild inflammation
This study tests whether honey-flavored yogurt can improve gut health and “low-grade” inflammation in middle-aged and older women after menopause. You may be asked to follow a yogurt-focused plan and avoid certain foods or supplements to see the effect.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 45–65 - NCT07435831Recruiting
Kimchi and gut health study
This trial tests whether eating kimchi every day for 3 weeks can improve gut health in people who are overweight. You'll be asked to eat study food daily and follow the study plan.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 19–70 - NCT07125001Recruiting
Mango study for Hispanic/Latino teens' health
This study looks at whether eating mango every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and heart health in Hispanic/Latino teens who are overweight. Participants will be asked to eat a mango product and take daily photos.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 12–19 - NCT06476795Recruiting
Grape pomace from chardonnay for heart and gut health in postmenopausal women
This study tests if consuming a powder made from chardonnay grape pomace (the leftover skins and seeds from winemaking) can improve gut and heart health in postmenopausal women. You may be a good fit if you are between 45-70, have gone through menopause, and have higher levels of blood fats called triglycerides.
Davis, CaliforniaAges 45–70 - NCT04775355Recruiting
Track urine and gut changes during prostate cancer treatment
This study looks at how your urine and gut (intestine) microbes change while you undergo prostate cancer treatments, including hormone therapy (androgen deprivation) and/or radiation. The goal is to better understand these biological changes, which may help improve future treatment planning.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting gut health studies listed above.
- University of California, Davis · 3 studies
- Ragle Human Nutrition Research Center · 2 studies
- Citruslabs
- City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
- People Science
- San Diego State University
- San Francisco Research Institute
What taking part in a gut health study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there gut health clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 10 recruiting gut health studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a gut health study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a gut health trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New gut health studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.