Can probiotics get things moving? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07462494
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement can help relieve constipation in adults. Thirty participants will take either a probiotic or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will track changes in stool consistency to see if the probiotics improve bowel function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotics (GUT99)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, over-the-counter option for managing constipation without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 30 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be no better than a placebo.
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Conditions
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