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Probiotics in COPD: Effects on Symptoms, Lung Function, and Inflammation
Sponsor: University Hospital of Split
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
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.
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