Could a daily probiotic pill fight gum disease?
NCT ID NCT06141083
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called TCI188 (Pediococcus acidilactici) can improve oral health in adults with serious gum disease. Fifty-five participants took either the probiotic or a placebo daily. Researchers measured gum pocket depth and bleeding to see if the probiotic helped control the disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- TCI188 probiotic (Pediococcus acidilactici)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this probiotic could offer a simple, daily supplement to help manage gum disease and reduce dental visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 55 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and probiotics are not a replacement for standard dental care.
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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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Taipei Medical University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
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