Gut bacteria boost may help kids lose weight
NCT ID NCT07448220
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking special probiotics (Bifidobacterium) for 8 weeks can help overweight or obese children aged 3 to 14 lose weight. All children receive lifestyle advice, but some also get the probiotic supplement. The main goal is to see if probiotics improve BMI percentiles and gut health.
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Locations
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Nanxiang Hospital, Jiading District, Shanghai
Jiading, Shanghai Municipality, 201800, China
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, 11800, Malaysia
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