Can probiotics help obese women balance hormones and lose weight?

NCT ID NCT07013409

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily probiotic blend can improve hormone levels, body composition, and mood in obese women. One hundred women aged 18 to 40 with a BMI of 25 or higher will take either the probiotics or a placebo for three months. Researchers will measure changes in estrogen and other factors to see if the probiotics offer any benefit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Probiotics (L. rhamnosus LRa05 and L. reuteri LR08)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a natural way to help manage weight and hormone-related issues in obese women.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage trial with no phase, a small sample size, and no guarantee the probiotics will outperform a placebo. Results may not apply to all women.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University

    RECRUITING

    Zhengzhou, Henan, 462000, China

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