Can probiotics help kids lose weight? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT07448220

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Min-Tze LIONG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement containing Bifidobacterium longum can help overweight or obese children aged 3 to 14 improve their body mass index (BMI). Sixty children will receive either the probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks, along with lifestyle advice. Researchers will also check changes in gut bacteria to see if probiotics affect the microbiome.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bifidobacterium longum probiotics
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help manage weight in children with obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 children, so results may not apply widely. The effect on weight may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OVERWEIGHT , OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nanxiang Hospital, Jiading District, Shanghai

Jiading, Shanghai Municipality, 201800, China
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Pulau Pinang, Pulau Pinang, 11800, Malaysia

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