Probiotic mix shows promise for IBS in obese patients

NCT ID NCT04760353

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special probiotic mixture can relieve belly pain and discomfort in obese adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Eighty participants took the probiotic or a placebo for 10 weeks, and researchers tracked their symptoms and gut bacteria. The goal was to see if the probiotics could provide adequate relief from IBS symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Hospital Centre

    Rijeka, Croatia, 51000, Croatia

  • University Hospital Rijeka

    Rijeka, Rijeka, 51000, Croatia

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