Does a daily supplement help stomach issues in female athletes?
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a daily probiotic supplement (Humiome®) can reduce stomach problems like diarrhea, pain, and indigestion that female athletes often experience during exercise, especially around their period.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older with a regular menstrual cycle (period every 21–35 days, at least 9 periods a year).
- You have stomach issues like diarrhea, cramps, or indigestion during exercise, especially around your period.
- You are a trained athlete who exercises at least 3 times a week for over an hour and has done endurance training for at least 2 years.
- You do not use hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, or IUD) and haven't for the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant during the study.
- You haven't taken antibiotics in the last 3 months or probiotics in the last 2 weeks.
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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