Gut health fix for aching knees? probiotic trial launches
NCT ID NCT06459700
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking probiotic supplements for 6 months can reduce pain, improve knee function, and boost quality of life in women aged 45-70 with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare the probiotic group to a placebo group to see if the gut bacteria help lower inflammation and ease symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- probiotic supplements
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to reduce pain and improve daily life for people with knee osteoarthritis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 86 women. The results may not apply to everyone, and probiotics may not work better than a placebo.
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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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MoReLab, Lund University
Lund, 22100, Sweden
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