Gut bacteria pills could help shed pounds, small study hints

NCT ID NCT04492605

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: TCI Co., Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether two probiotic supplements, TCI378 and TCI507, can help adults lose weight and improve blood fats. 96 participants with a BMI of 24 or higher (or high body fat) take one capsule daily for two months. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, cholesterol, and other health markers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Probiotics (TCI378 and TCI507)
What this could lead to: If successful, these probiotics could offer a safe, natural option to help with weight management and improve cholesterol levels.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. Weight loss from probiotics is typically modest and not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

WEIGHT LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan, 114, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

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