Gut health breakthrough? probiotic PS128 shows promise for Tourette's in kids
NCT ID NCT04805385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic supplement called Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 can improve tic symptoms and quality of life in children with Tourette's syndrome. 121 children aged 4-18 took part. The main goal was to see if PS128 reduces tic severity and related emotional or behavioral issues.
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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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121 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 18 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: * Age 4-18 years old * Tourette's disease is diagnosed * Make sure it is not caused by medication or other diseases * Cause major interference in social interaction, study or work * The healthy control group is not diagnosed with Tourette's disease, and is judged by PI Exclusion Criteria: * Have taken antibiotics within a month or are receiving antibiotic treatment * Used probiotic products in powder, capsule or tablet form within two weeks (except yogurt, yogurt, Yakult and other related foods) * Patients who have undergone hepatobiliary gastrointestinal surgery (except for colorectal polypectomy and appendectomy) * Inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis * Those with a history of cancer * Those who are allergic to lactic acid bacteria products * Those who are not suitable to participate judged by PI
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China Medical University Hospital
Taichung, 404332, Taiwan
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