Probiotic capsules take on bacterial vaginosis in major trial
NCT ID NCT07418957
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether vaginal probiotic capsules can cure bacterial vaginosis (BV) better than a placebo. 402 women with BV took part. The main goal was to see if more women were cured 21-30 days after treatment with the probiotic compared to placebo. The trial was completed and results are being analyzed.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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402 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2025
- 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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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. The subjects fully understand the purpose, nature, methods, and potential adverse reactions of the trial, voluntarily participate in the study, and sign an informed consent form before the trial begins; 2. Females aged ≥18 years and ≤50 years, with normal and regular menstrual cycles; 3. Have a history of sexual activity, are willing to undergo vaginal medication, and agree to avoid using other intravaginal products (such as contraceptive creams, gels, foams, sponges, lubricants, douches, tampons, etc.) and sexual activity throughout the entire trial period; 4. Clinically diagnosed with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), requiring the simultaneous satisfaction of all four Amsel criteria: * Positive clue cells; * Positive amine (whiff) test; * Vaginal discharge pH \> 4.5; * Vaginal discharge is homogeneous, thin, and grayish-white in appearance. 5. Nugent score ≥ 7 points. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known allergy to any component of the investigational drug; 2. Known current diagnosis of pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, or acute urogenital tract infections; 3. Presence of vulvovaginitis caused by other infectious etiologies, such as vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), trichomonal vaginitis (TV), aerobic vaginitis (AV score ≥3), gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatisinfection, etc.; 4. Pelvic examination at screening reveals the presence of condyloma acuminata; 5. History of complicated or recurrent VVC within 1 year prior to screening; 6. Known diagnosis of uterine myoma or adenomyosis requiring interventional treatment, as judged by the investigator; 7. Vaginal speculum examination at screening shows significant vaginal mucosal injury (e.g., mucosal edema, ulceration, erosion); 8. History of significant diseases involving the cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurological, metabolic, urogenital, endocrine, or psychiatric systems, which in the investigator's judgment may affect participant safety; 9. Use of vaginal douching or other intravaginal treatments (e.g., products like Jie Er Yin, Jie Yin Kang) within 72 hours prior to dosing or anticipated use during the trial period; 10. Received antibiotic or antifungal treatment (systemic and/or intravaginal) within 2 weeks prior to dosing; 11. Current use of long-acting injectable contraceptives or long-acting oral contraceptives at screening; 12. History of gynecological surgery or common procedures that may affect the vaginal microenvironment within 2 months prior to screening (including but not limited to Bartholin's cyst/abscess incision, intrauterine device removal/insertion, cervical or vaginal wall biopsy, cervical conization or loop electrosurgical excision procedure \[LEEP\]); 13. Virological testing at screening is positive for syphilis or HIV; 14. Positive pregnancy test at screening; or history of pregnancy termination within 2 months prior to screening; or women of childbearing potential who, in the investigator's judgment, cannot use a medically approved, reliable method of contraception from the time of signing the informed consent form until 3 months after the last dose of the study drug; 15. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding; 16. Participation in other drug or device clinical trials within 3 months prior to dosing, involving the use of investigational drugs or devices; 17. Any other medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with the assessment of this study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Tianjin, No. 154, Anshan Road, Heping District, China
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