Can a probiotic stop Baby's crying? new trial hopes so
NCT ID NCT07190859
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic called L. reuteri can reduce crying and fussing in infants with colic. Fifty breastfed babies aged 3-12 weeks will receive either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 21 days. Parents will track crying time and quality of life. The goal is to see if this simple supplement offers relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Limosilactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) probiotic drops
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to ease colic symptoms in breastfed babies, reducing crying and improving family quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 50 infants, so results may not apply to all babies. The probiotic may not reduce crying more than a placebo.
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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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AIPSMP
RECRUITINGStara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria
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Ipsmp Eood
RECRUITINGStara Zagora, 6000, Bulgaria
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Medical Centre Asklepiy OOD
RECRUITINGDupnitsa, 2600, Bulgaria
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UMHAT Deva Maria
RECRUITINGBurgas, 8127, Bulgaria
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