Could probiotics stop ventilator pneumonia? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06092554
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving probiotics (LactoLevure) to ICU patients on ventilators can prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. The trial will enroll 186 adults with head injury, stroke, or brain hemorrhage. Patients receive probiotic or placebo capsules twice daily for 30 days. The goal is to see if probiotics reduce infection rates and deaths.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Probiotics (LactoLevure)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent lung infections in ICU patients on ventilators.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. Probiotics may not reduce infection rates, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.
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