Could a common probiotic soothe IBS diarrhea?
NCT ID NCT07520422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether a probiotic called Bacillus coagulans can help adults with mild to moderate IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome). Fifty participants took either the probiotic or a placebo capsule twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers tracked changes in abdominal pain, stool consistency, and overall symptom severity using standard scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bacillus coagulans probiotic
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement to ease IBS-D symptoms like belly pain and diarrhea.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Probiotics can sometimes cause mild bloating or gas.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medstar Speciality Hospital
Bangalore, Karnataka, 560092, India
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