Good bacteria cream may heal skin in obesity

NCT ID NCT07266532

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

Summary

This study tested if a cream with live good bacteria (Lactobacillus crispatus) could improve skin barrier damage in people with obesity. 98 adults aged 18-40 with a BMI of 25 or higher applied the cream or a placebo to their forearms daily for 4 weeks. The main goal was to see if the cream reduced water loss through the skin, which indicates better skin health.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious disease obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shenzhen People's Hospital

    Shenzhen, Guangdong, China