Could probiotic sprays and drinks help kids beat pneumonia faster?
NCT ID NCT07399717
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding probiotic nasal spray and oral probiotics to standard pneumonia treatment helps children aged 6 to 36 months recover faster. 330 children will be split into three groups: one getting a placebo, one getting probiotic nasal spray only, and one getting both nasal and oral probiotics. The goal is to see if probiotics reduce symptoms, hospital stays, and later recurrences of respiratory or stomach issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans) as nasal spray and oral suspension
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to speed up recovery from pneumonia in young children and reduce the chance of symptoms coming back.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no phase designation, so results may not be conclusive. The probiotics are added to standard care, so any benefit may be modest and not generalizable to all children.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PNEUMONIA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
-
Phu Tho Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospitals
Phú Thọ, Vietnam
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- AI could outsmart bacteria: a smarter way to choose antibiotics?
- Breathing technique may outperform spirometry for smog pneumonia recovery
- A gentle touch against coughs and colds: could manual therapy shorten respiratory illness?
- Can a smart oxygen device shorten hospital stays for pneumonia?
- Could everyday supplements shield your lungs?
- Can a simple inhaled combo keep pneumonia patients off ventilators?