Gut check: can probiotics tame IBD in kids?

This study looks at whether taking a mix of probiotics (good bacteria) can change the gut microbiome of children and teens aged 5-18 with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to take probiotics or a placebo, then switch after a period. The goal is to see if probiotics can improve gut health and reduce disease activity, but this is an early-stage trial focused on understanding how the microbiome responds.