Gut feeling: can a friendly bacteria soothe your stomach?

NCT ID NCT07484412

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum BBH016 can improve lower gut symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating. 88 adults with these symptoms but no constipation will take either the probiotic or a placebo capsule twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will track symptom changes, quality of life, and gut bacteria to see if the probiotic helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Bifidobacterium longum BBH016 (a probiotic dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe probiotic option to help manage common gut symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 88 people. Probiotics often show mixed results, and the effect may be modest or no better than placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diarrheal disease irritable bowel syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIARRHEA IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Seongnam-si, 경기 - Gyeonggi-do, 13629, South Korea

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