Could a probiotic drink strengthen aging bones?

NCT ID NCT06389539

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Hebrew SeniorLife Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a special medical food containing probiotics and prebiotics to see if it can help slow or reverse bone loss in older women. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and strength over 18 months. The goal is to find a safe, dietary approach to manage osteoporosis without traditional medications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: SBD111 medical food (a mix of prebiotics and probiotics including specific bacteria and yeast)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural, non-drug option to help manage bone loss and reduce fracture risk in older women.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with 220 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on bone density may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease osteoporosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING INFLAMMATION OSTEOPOROSIS

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Locations

Hebrew SeniorLife
RECRUITING

Roslindale, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

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