Probiotic for bloating and high hydrogen breath test
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a probiotic pill for people with bothersome bloating and an abnormal hydrogen breath test. It aims to see if the probiotic helps improve gut symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have certain IBS types or bloating/diarrhea diagnosed by a doctor.
- You have moderate to severe bloating (score of 3 or more out of 10) most days.
- You had an abnormal hydrogen breath test (high gas level after drinking lactulose).
- You haven't taken antibiotics in the last 12 weeks (3 months).
- You can swallow a capsule about the size of a large vitamin pill.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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