Probiotic pill may beat dancer fatigue, small study hints

NCT ID NCT05567653

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for three months could reduce fatigue and stress in professional dancers. Researchers measured changes in gut bacteria, immune markers, and stress-related chemicals in the blood. The goal was to see if probiotics could improve the gut-brain connection and help dancers cope with physical and mental demands.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus helveticus R-0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R-0175)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a natural way to ease fatigue and stress in people with physically demanding jobs.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study with only 26 dancers, so results may not apply to the general public. The supplement may not work better than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue Inflammation occupation-related stress disorder Occupational Stress

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FATIGUE STRESS, JOB

Contacts and locations

Locations

Poznan University of Physical Education

Poznan, 61-871, Poland

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