Could a daily probiotic soothe both bellyaches and anxiety in children?
NCT ID NCT02711800
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether a daily probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus) could reduce abdominal pain and anxiety in children aged 9 to 13. Nine children who had both anxiety and stomach pain took the probiotic for 30 days. Researchers measured changes in pain and anxiety before and after treatment. Because the study was very small and had no placebo group, the results are preliminary and meant to guide future, larger studies.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Culturelle Kids probiotic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic treatment for children with both anxiety and stomach pain.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 9 participants, so results may not apply to other children. The trial is also open-label, meaning no placebo was used, which can bias outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Duke Center for Developmental Epedimiology
Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States