Can probiotics help kids lose weight? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07448220

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests whether taking probiotics (a type of good bacteria) along with healthy lifestyle changes can help overweight or obese children aged 3 to 14 manage their weight. Sixty children will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics plus lifestyle advice or lifestyle advice alone for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in body mass index (BMI), waist size, and gut bacteria to see if the probiotics make a difference.

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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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