Probiotic pill may ease Post-Workout pain, small study hopes
NCT ID NCT07219498
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus casei) for 5 weeks can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness after exercise. Researchers will measure pain, pressure sensitivity, and jump performance in 24 healthy, active young adults. The goal is to see if probiotics can speed recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lactobacillus casei probiotic supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural way to ease muscle soreness after exercise.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 24 people. The effect may be small or not noticeable, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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