Could probiotics be the key to better digestion?
NCT ID NCT07765004
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can relieve constipation in adults. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers track changes in bowel habits, gut symptoms, and overall well-being through questionnaires and blood and stool samples. The goal is to see if probiotics can improve not just digestion, but also immune function and mental health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotics (dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option for managing constipation and improving overall gut health.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to everyone. Probiotics can cause mild digestive upset in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital
RECRUITINGSuzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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