Probiotic VSL#3 may tweak bile acids in IBD patients
NCT ID NCT01765439
First seen May 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at whether the probiotic VSL#3 can change how bile acids work in people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. About 79 participants will take two sachets of VSL#3 daily for six weeks. Researchers will measure bile acid levels in blood and stool to see if the probiotic helps manage the disease.
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Locations
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Iscare I.V.F.
Prague, 17004, Czechia
What this could mean
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Active substance
VSL#3 probiotic (a mix of live bacteria)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to improve bile acid balance and reduce symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no phase, so results may not lead to a proven treatment. The probiotic may not change bile acid levels as hoped.
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.