Could a common probiotic soothe IBS? new trial seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07168434
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic called Saccharomyces boulardii can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults. About 406 people with non-constipated IBS will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptom severity and quality of life to see if the probiotic provides meaningful relief.
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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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Hospital Clínico San Carlos
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMadrid, 28040, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias & Centro de Salud la Lila
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOviedo, 33011, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMarbella, 29603, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañon & Centro de Salud Pavones
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28007, Spain
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Hospital Universitario La Paz & Hospital Carlos III
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMadrid, 28046, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Regional de Málaga
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMálaga, 29010, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBarcelona, 08035, Spain
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Hospital Universitario de León
RECRUITINGLeón, 24008, Spain
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Hospital da Luz
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLisbon, Portugal
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Hospital de Braga
RECRUITINGBraga, Portugal
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