Gut health may help straighten spines: probiotic trial launches

NCT ID NCT07466511

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement (Bifidobacterium breve) can slow the curve progression of idiopathic scoliosis in children aged 6 to 15. One hundred participants will take the probiotic or receive lifestyle education for 6 months. Researchers will measure spine curvature and quality of life to see if the supplement helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Bifidobacterium breve probiotic supplement

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to slow scoliosis worsening in children, reducing the need for braces or surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children. The effect may be small or nonexistent, and results may not apply to all scoliosis patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Zhejiang, Zhejiang 325000

    Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325600, China

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