Can probiotics calm exam nerves? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07470645
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can reduce stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will receive either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, sleep quality, and gut symptoms using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Probiotics (Lactobacillus plantarum LP140 and Bifidobacterium breve BB010)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe way to help manage stress and anxiety in healthy people during high-pressure periods.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy students, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no different from placebo.
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University of Lublin, Faculty of Health Sciences
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