Gum disease probiotic shows promise in small trial

NCT ID NCT06141083

First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether a probiotic called TCI188 could improve oral health in 55 adults with severe gum disease. Researchers measured changes in gum pocket depth and bleeding. The goal was to see if the probiotic helps control gum disease symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital

    Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

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