Could a daily postbiotic help fight yeast infections?

NCT ID NCT06474247

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Min-Tze LIONG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether taking a postbiotic supplement daily for four weeks can help ease symptoms of vaginal yeast infections in women. Participants are sexually active women with a confirmed yeast infection. The study compares the postbiotic to a placebo to see if it improves symptoms and vaginal health.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: postbiotic
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option to help manage yeast infections alongside standard treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an early-to-mid stage trial with only 99 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The postbiotic may not provide significant benefit over placebo.

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