Probiotic pill may stop recurrent strep throat in children
NCT ID NCT06370208
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tests whether a specially designed probiotic, Streptococcus salivarius eK12, can prevent repeated strep throat infections in children aged 3 to 10. The probiotic is given as a daily supplement and aims to crowd out the harmful bacteria without antibiotics. Researchers will track how many strep infections occur and check for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic Streptococcus salivarius eK12 (Bactoblis® EVOL)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safe, non-antibiotic way to prevent frequent strep throat infections in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (82 children) testing a probiotic, not a drug. Results may not apply to all kids, and the effect may be modest.
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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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CDF Hospital (Bilawal Medical College, LUMHS)
Hyderābād, Sindh, 71000, Pakistan
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Dr. Allah Wadhayo Kallo Clinic (Shifa Hurmat Diagnostic and Research Centre)
Hyderābād, Sindh, 71500, Pakistan
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Dr. Khan Afsar ENT Clinic
Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 22620, Pakistan
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Saboor Clinic
Quetta, Balouchistan, 87300, Pakistan