Probiotics for gut health in pregnancy – Bangladesh study
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a daily probiotic capsule during pregnancy can improve the health of a mother's gut, especially if she is exposed to unclean water or poor sanitation. Pregnant women early in their second trimester who live in the Matlab area of Bangladesh may join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and about 17 weeks pregnant
- You live in a rural area of Bangladesh where gut infections are common
- You use untreated water for drinking, cooking, or washing, or lack a flush toilet or handwashing station
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last two weeks
- You do not have diarrhea, fever, or an active infection right now
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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