Can a daily probiotic soothe colicky babies and calm eczema?
NCT ID NCT07754968
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether giving formula-fed infants under 5 months a daily probiotic (Bifidobacterium bifidum) can reduce crying time by at least half in babies with colic, and also improve eczema symptoms. Over 8 weeks, half the babies receive the probiotic drops and half receive a placebo. Parents track crying, sleep, and bowel habits, and provide stool samples to see how the probiotic affects gut bacteria.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bifidobacterium bifidum probiotic drops (Bifipral®)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this probiotic could offer a safe, simple way to reduce crying in colicky infants and possibly improve eczema symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to all babies. Probiotics can cause mild digestive upset, and the effect on eczema is uncertain.
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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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AOU Sant'Andrea
RECRUITINGRoma, RM, 00189, Italy
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