Probiotics for Women's Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether probiotics can enhance brain flexibility and balance estrogen in women, potentially improving mood and memory. Participants will take either a real probiotic (Progressive Perfect Probiotic) or a placebo (a look-alike pill with no active ingredients) for 28 days. The trial seeks right-handed women, ages 18 to 35, who have regular menstrual cycles and do not use hormone-based birth control. As a Phase 1 trial, the research focuses on understanding how the treatment works in people, offering participants the opportunity to be among the first to receive this innovative probiotic treatment.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does exclude women who use hormone-altering devices like oral contraceptives.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this treatment is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that probiotics have been used safely for many years. Although studies do not always report safety results consistently, probiotics generally have a good safety record. The Progressive Perfect Probiotic used in this study contains a mix of beneficial bacteria commonly found in other probiotic products for digestive and urinary health.
This early-stage trial primarily examines how well participants can tolerate the treatment. The probiotic strains used here are common in many health supplements, suggesting they are likely well-tolerated by most people. However, participants should consider any personal allergies or food sensitivities before joining. Always review product details if specific health concerns exist.12345Why do researchers think this study treatment might be promising?
Unlike many traditional treatments for women's health that might rely on pharmaceuticals or hormones, Progressive Perfect Probiotic is unique because it harnesses the power of probiotics to potentially improve health outcomes. This probiotic contains an impressive 120 billion CFUs with a diverse blend of beneficial strains like Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis. Researchers are excited about this treatment because it targets gut health, which can have a significant impact on overall well-being and is a more natural approach compared to conventional methods. The use of a daily probiotic offers a promising alternative that could support health without the side effects often associated with other treatments.
What evidence suggests that this probiotic treatment could be effective for women's health?
Research shows that probiotics can benefit women's health. Some studies found that certain probiotics improved vaginal health by 50% and significantly reduced inflammation. Participants also reported feeling better overall. In this trial, participants will receive either the Progressive Perfect Probiotic or a placebo. The Progressive Perfect Probiotic includes several strains that might offer these benefits. Although direct evidence about this probiotic's effects on brain function or menstrual cycles is limited, its ingredients suggest potential benefits based on existing research.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women interested in exploring how probiotics might affect brain flexibility and health during their menstrual cycle. Participants should be generally healthy, with a regular menstrual cycle, not currently using probiotics or antibiotics, and without gastrointestinal issues.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either a real probiotic or placebo probiotic for 28 days, with assessments conducted before and after each intervention.
Washout
A 28-day washout period between interventions to ensure no carryover effects.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Progressive Perfect Probiotic
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
McMaster University
Lead Sponsor