Could probiotics help obese asthmatics? tiny study hints at possibility
NCT ID NCT05949255
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 12 weeks can improve insulin resistance and asthma control in obese adults with asthma. Researchers will measure changes in gut and airway bacteria, blood markers, and asthma symptoms. Only 7 people are enrolled, so results are very preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic (dietary supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple probiotic supplement to help manage asthma and insulin resistance in obese individuals.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 7 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It is too early to know if probiotics will have any real benefit.
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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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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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