Gut bugs after gastric sleeve: do probiotics ease constipation?

NCT ID NCT07258732

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking probiotics after sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery) can reduce constipation and improve quality of life. Two hundred adults with severe obesity will receive either a probiotic blend or a placebo for three months after surgery. Researchers will track bowel habits and gut bacteria changes to see if the probiotics help recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Warmia and Mazury

    Olsztyn, 10-015, Poland

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