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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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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