Could a killed probiotic help shed pounds?
NCT ID NCT06964932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a probiotic supplement made from pasteurized Akkermansia bacteria in 61 overweight or obese adults. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks while following a low-carb diet. The goal was to see if the supplement helped with weight loss, body fat, and blood cholesterol levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila Akk11 (a killed probiotic bacteria)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new probiotic supplement to help with weight management and improve blood fat levels in overweight or obese adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 61 participants. The effects may be modest, and results might not apply to everyone. Probiotics can cause mild digestive upset.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The School of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technolog
Luoyang, Henan, 471000, China
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