Gut health breakthrough? probiotic shows promise for heart failure
NCT ID NCT05752760
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum 299v for 12 weeks could improve exercise ability and blood vessel function in people with heart failure. Ten participants took either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal was to see if the probiotic could reduce inflammation and help the heart and blood vessels work better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lactobacillus plantarum 299v probiotic
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help heart failure patients exercise better and feel better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit may be small or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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