Gut bacteria supplement shows promise for weight loss
NCT ID NCT06964919
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a heat-killed probiotic called Akkermansia muciniphila Akk11 could help overweight or obese adults lose weight and improve their metabolism. 61 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo capsule daily for 12 weeks, while following a low-carb diet. Researchers measured changes in body weight, BMI, waist size, and blood fats like cholesterol.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Heat-killed Akkermansia muciniphila Akk11 probiotic capsules
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural probiotic supplement to help with weight loss and improve cholesterol levels in overweight people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 61 participants. The effects may be modest, and results might not apply to everyone. As a dietary supplement, it is not a substitute for lifestyle changes.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
The School of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technolog
Luoyang, Henan, 471000, China
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a new stomach and gut bypass surgery tackle obesity and diabetes?
- Can a Two-Drug combo tip the scales against obesity?
- Can Weight-Loss surgery change how medications work?
- Coffee grounds probiotic could reshape gut health and fight inflammation
- Can shedding pounds reboot the Heart's exercise engine?
- Can stomach surgery alter how painkillers work?