Can a probiotic protect pregnant women and their babies from gut damage?
NCT ID NCT06817031
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful gut bacteria and improve gut health in pregnant women. About 144 women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso will take an antibiotic followed by either VE818, a placebo, or no treatment. The goal is to see if the probiotic helps restore healthy gut function and reduce inflammation.
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International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)
Chāndpur, Bangladesh
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