Probiotic LP28 shows promise for fewer colds in seniors
NCT ID NCT06724185
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking a probiotic called LP28 can help older adults fight off colds and feel better. 102 people who had at least two colds in the past year took part. Researchers measured cold symptoms and immune cell levels to see if the probiotic made a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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102 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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May 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who had symptoms of common cold or tonsillitis at least twice in the past year. Exclusion Criteria: * People who have liver, kidney, immune, or neoplastic diseases diagnosed by doctor. * People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or depression. * People who have allergic rhinitis. * People who have a current condition of drug or alcohol dependence. * Any person is deemed inappropriate by the researcher for the clinical trial.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Chung Hsing University
Taichung, 402202, Taiwan
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, 407219, Taiwan
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