Could a daily sachet ease your IBS? new trial tests skal pro
NCT ID NCT06271538
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a daily dose of Skal Pro—a mix of a friendly bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum 299v) and a prebiotic fiber—can reduce IBS symptoms like belly pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. Sixty adults with IBS will receive either the supplement or a dummy sachet for several weeks. Researchers will track changes in symptom severity, stool form, quality of life, and mood to see if the supplement offers real relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Skal Pro (Lactobacillus plantarum 299v and galacto-oligosaccharides)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to help manage IBS symptoms like belly pain, bloating, and irregular stools.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The placebo effect is strong in IBS studies, and the supplement may not outperform placebo.
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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
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Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia
RECRUITINGKubang Kerian, Kelantan, 16150, Malaysia
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