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NCT07339280
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Probiotics in COPD: Effects on Symptoms, Lung Function, and Inflammation

Sponsor: University Hospital of Split

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The goal of this randomized, placebo controlled, double-blind clinical trial is to find out whether a probiotic supplement can help adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe better and better control their symptoms. The study will try to answer does taking a probiotic supplement, compare with a placebo, reduce shortness of breath, does it improve daily COPD symptoms or change stool patterns by using validated questionnaires; does it affect lung function or inflammation. The results of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the disease, the application of new therapeutic options, and provide a foundation for future research.

Official title: "The Effect of Probiotics on the Degree of Dyspnea, Lung Function, and Inflammatory Mediators in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)."

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

60

Start Date

2026-03

Completion Date

2030-12

Last Updated

2026-03-05

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Probiotic Capsule

The participants will take two probiotic capsules per day for 16 weeks, containing S. boulardii, Lactobacillus plantarum LP 6596, and Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL9. The product will be coded for blinding purposes.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

placebo capsule

Participants will receive two capsules per day for 16 weeks, a placebo preparation that is identical in composition and form to the probiotic but does not contain an active substance. The product will be coded for blinding purposes.

Locations (5)

General Hospital Karlovac

Karlovac, Croatia

University Hospital Split

Split, Croatia

General Hospital Sibenik

Šibenik, Croatia

General Hospital Vinkovci

Vinkovci, Croatia

University Hospital Centre Sestre milosrdnice

Zagreb, Croatia