Probiotics to improve gut health during pregnancy
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Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking probiotics during pregnancy can improve gut health in mothers living in areas where gut infections are common. It is for women who are in their first or early second trimester and who have certain bacteria in their stool.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and between 13 and 17 weeks pregnant.
- You live in one of the study areas (Matlab in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, or Burkina Faso).
- A stool test shows you have at least 2 types of harmful bacteria.
- You have poor access to clean water, sanitation, or handwashing facilities.
- You are not currently sick with diarrhea, fever, or an active infection.
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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