Probiotics may supercharge COVID-19 shots, study finds
NCT ID NCT07610512
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking daily probiotic capsules for 4-5 weeks after a COVID-19 vaccine could improve the body's immune response. 138 healthy adults received either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers measured antibody levels and T-cell activity to see if probiotics made the vaccine work better or reduced 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
- Probiotics (Lactobacillus spp.)
- What this could lead to
- If probiotics enhance vaccine immunity, this could point toward a simple way to improve vaccine effectiveness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no results posted yet. Probiotics may not meaningfully change immune responses, and effects may vary by individual.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Taipei Medical University Hospital.
Taipei, Taiwan
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