Could a probiotic protect pregnant women and their babies from gut damage?

NCT ID NCT07207434

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818 can reduce harmful bacteria in the gut and improve gut health in pregnant women. About 144 pregnant women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso will take part. They will first receive an antibiotic (vancomycin) and then either VE818 or a placebo. The goal is to see if VE818 can lower levels of 11 specific harmful germs and help prevent gut problems that can lead to malnutrition and stunting in children.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for STUNTING are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary endocrine growth disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Mother and Child Health Research and Training Center, AKU

    RECRUITING

    Matiari, Sindh, 71000, Pakistan

    Contact

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••