Investigating the Efficacy of Oral Probiotics Versus Placebo in Pakistani Patients With Moderate … (NCT07539129) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Investigating the Efficacy of Oral Probiotics Versus Placebo in Pakistani Patients With Moderate Acne on Acne Lesion Count and Systemic Inflammation
Pakistan64 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the efficacy of oral probiotics compared to placebo in Pakistani patients with moderate Acne Vulgaris. Acne is a multifactorial inflammatory disorder influenced by microbial colonization, seborrhea, and immune dysregulation. Rising antibiotic resistance necessitates alternative therapeutic approaches. Emerging evidence highlights the gut-skin axis, suggesting probiotics may reduce systemic inflammation and acne severity. A total of 64 patients will be randomized into probiotic and placebo groups and treated for 12 weeks. The primary outcome is reduction in total acne lesion count, while the secondary outcome is change in serum Interleukin-6 levels. Clinical assessment includes lesion counts, GAGS scoring, and standardized photography. IL-6 levels will be measured using ELISA at baseline and study completion. Data will be analyzed using SPSS with appropriate statistical tests, considering p ≤ 0.05 as significant. This study aims to provide evidence for probiotics as a safe, effective, and antibiotic-sparing option in acne management, particularly in South Asian populations.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 35 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female patients aged 15-35 years
* Clinical diagnosis of moderate acne vulgaris
* Fitzpatrick skin types III-V
* Willing to provide informed consent and comply with study protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe nodulocystic acne, acne conglobata, or acne fulminans
* Oral antibiotics, isotretinoin, or hormonal therapy within past 4 weeks
* Topical anti-acne therapy within past 2 weeks
* Current probiotic supplementation
* Chronic inflammatory or autoimmune disease
* Pregnancy or lactation
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.