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Clinical trials and research at University of Reading
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 8 clinical trials run by University of Reading that are recruiting, in United Kingdom. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 8Clinical trials
- 1Country
Newest trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| 12-week ETAS® supplement for thinking, mood, sleep, and brain health in older adults | — | Reading, Berkshire | Recruiting | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Effects of 7-keto lithocholic acid (7-KLCA) on the gut microbiome and metabolic risk factors. | — | Reading | Recruiting | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Prebiotic powder to support sleep, mood, and thinking in 3–5-year-olds | — | Reading, Berkshire | Recruiting | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Haskap berry supplement for thinking, mood, blood sugar, and blood vessel health in adults 50+ | — | Reading | Recruiting | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Effect of Pistachio Breakfasts on Cognitive Function in Older Adults | — | Reading, Berkshire | Recruiting | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Impact of seaweed food additive carrageenan on gut health | — | Reading, Reading | Recruiting | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Testing Vitamin B6 for sensory reactivity in autism | — | Reading | Recruiting | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Exploring how gut bacteria affect brain function and behavior through GABA | — | Reading | Recruiting | Jan 26, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (8)
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12-week ETAS® supplement for thinking, mood, sleep, and brain health in older adults
This 12-week test will see if taking 1500 mg ETAS® daily helps thinking, mood, sleep, and brain scan measures in healthy adults aged 60–80 with mild cognitive complaints.
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Effects of 7-keto lithocholic acid (7-KLCA) on the gut microbiome and metabolic risk factors.
We will test whether taking the bile acid supplement 7-keto lithocholic acid (7-KLCA) changes the gut microbiome and metabolic risk markers in healthy adults.
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Prebiotic powder to support sleep, mood, and thinking in 3–5-year-olds
We will test whether taking 5 g/day of a prebiotic powder for 8 weeks helps sleep, temperament, emotion regulation, and thinking skills and changes gut bacteria in healthy 3–5‑year‑old children who eat less fiber than recommended.
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Haskap berry supplement for thinking, mood, blood sugar, and blood vessel health in adults 50+
This will test whether a vitamin- and mineral-enhanced haskap berry supplement can improve thinking, mood, blood sugar responses, and vascular function in healthy adults aged 50 and over after a meal and after 4 weeks of daily use.
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Effect of Pistachio Breakfasts on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
This study is testing whether different amounts of pistachio nuts in breakfast can help improve thinking and mood in healthy older adults aged 65-80.
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Impact of seaweed food additive carrageenan on gut health
This study tests whether a seaweed food additive called carrageenan can improve gut health in healthy people by changing their gut bacteria and making them feel better.
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Testing Vitamin B6 for sensory reactivity in autism
This study is testing if high doses of Vitamin B6 can help autistic adults feel less anxious and sensitive to sensory input.
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Exploring how gut bacteria affect brain function and behavior through GABA
This study is testing if a probiotic that helps produce GABA can improve brain function and behavior in people by comparing it to a placebo over 12 weeks.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by University of Reading are recruiting right now?
8, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United Kingdom. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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