Probiotics may speed recovery from eye disease, new study hopes

NCT ID NCT06527326

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

Summary

This study looks at whether gut bacteria are linked to central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC), an eye condition that causes fluid buildup and vision problems. Researchers will compare gut bacteria in 400 people with and without CSC. They will also give some participants a Bifidobacterium supplement or a placebo for at least a month to see if it helps them recover faster and reduces the chance of the condition coming back.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Bifidobacterium supplement

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help people with central serous chorioretinopathy recover faster and have fewer relapses.

What could go wrong

This is an early, exploratory study with only 400 participants. The supplement may not improve vision or relapse rates, and results may not apply to everyone with the condition.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

central serous chorioretinopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • 2 nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, China

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    Hanzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China

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