Can a probiotic shield the liver from alcohol damage?

NCT ID NCT06607562

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a probiotic called Weizmannia coagulans BC99 can improve liver function in people who have been heavy drinkers for at least a year. Participants take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 60 days. Researchers measure changes in liver enzymes and gut bacteria to see if the probiotic offers any protection.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a probiotic supplement called Weizmannia coagulans BC99
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help protect the liver in people who drink heavily.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants, so results may not apply widely. Probiotics can sometimes cause digestive discomfort.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOL ABUSE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Wu Ying

Luoyang, Henan, 471000, China

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