Gut bacteria fix for obesity skin woes?
NCT ID NCT07184905
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic called Bifidobacterium longum for one month could improve skin barrier damage in people with obesity. 140 participants took either the active probiotic or an inactive placebo. The researchers measured skin water loss and checked gut and skin samples to see if the probiotic helped.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bifidobacterium longum (a probiotic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help repair skin damage caused by obesity.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 140 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect on skin might be small or temporary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shenzhen People's Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China
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