Could a daily probiotic help seniors stay strong?
NCT ID NCT07538830
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a probiotic called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LM1001 can improve muscle strength in older adults with age-related muscle weakness. One hundred participants aged 50 to 84 will take either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in leg strength, muscle mass, and physical performance to see if the probiotic helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LM1001 (a probiotic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe probiotic supplement to help older adults maintain muscle strength and physical function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The effect may be small or no better than placebo, and results may not apply to everyone.
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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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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 85 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 50 to 84 years (male or female) * Body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30.0 kg/m² * Reduced skeletal muscle mass (≤110% of standard value by BIA) * Decreased handgrip strength according to age- and sex-specific criteria * Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) score over 9 * Able to perform normal physical activity and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically significant acute or chronic diseases requiring treatment * Conditions affecting muscle function or physical performance (e.g., severe musculoskeletal, neurological, or cognitive disorders, including sarcopenia) * Significant gastrointestinal disorders or history of major gastrointestinal surgery * Severe psychiatric disorders or recent use of antipsychotic medications * Respiratory diseases affecting lung function * Excessive alcohol intake, substance abuse, or heavy smoking * Known hypersensitivity to the investigational product or its components * Recent use of medications or supplements affecting muscle function or gut microbiota (e.g., antibiotics, probiotics, steroids) * Regular high-intensity or resistance exercise * Clinically significant abnormal laboratory findings or uncontrolled medical conditions * Recent fractures within the past year * Participation in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to screening * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Individuals unable to communicate or ambulate * Any other condition deemed unsuitable by the investigator
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pusan National University Hospital
RECRUITINGBusan, 49241, South Korea
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