Could a postbiotic soothe irritable bowel syndrome?

NCT ID NCT07699926

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily postbiotic supplement called PosBion® can ease symptoms and improve quality of life in adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Participants take two sachets of the supplement each day for 12 weeks. Researchers measure changes in IBS symptoms, gut health, and related biomarkers using questionnaires and saliva samples.

What this could mean

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Active substance
PosBion® (inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum RS5 and RI11)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to help manage IBS symptoms and improve gut health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm, open-label study with no placebo group, so results may be biased or not generalizable. The supplement may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

55 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Experienced one or more symptoms consistent with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including: * Stomach pain or abdominal cramps * Bloating * Excessive gas * Diarrhoea * Constipation (or alternating diarrhoea and constipation) * Mucus in stool * Urgency to defecate * Sensation of incomplete bowel evacuation * Willing and able to comply with all study procedures and scheduled visits. * Provided written informed consent before study participation. Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic or serious medical conditions, including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer, or chronic respiratory disease. * Current use of supplements intended to improve gut health. * Current use of antibiotics or antiviral medications. * Current use of probiotic, prebiotic, or postbiotic supplements. * Major surgery within the previous 6 months. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the investigational product. * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, could interfere with study participation, compliance, or interpretation of the study results.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UCSI University

    Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, 56000, Malaysia

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