Friendly bacteria vs. yeast: can a probiotic stop infections from coming back?
NCT ID NCT07727967
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether taking a specific probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus crispatus Lc-G22) alongside standard antifungal treatment can help prevent repeat vaginal yeast infections. One hundred women with a history of frequent yeast infections will receive either the probiotic or a placebo for two months. Researchers will track how many women remain infection-free over the following year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a probiotic supplement containing live Lactobacillus crispatus Lc-G22 bacteria
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this probiotic could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce the frequency of recurrent yeast infections in women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and probiotics may not work for everyone. Some people may experience digestive discomfort or other mild side effects.
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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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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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