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Effect of Probiotic Supplements in Reducing Inflammation in Patients Receiving Treatment for Tuberculosis

Exploring the Gut-Lung Axis: Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on IL-6 levels in Tuberculosis Patients in Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment (ATT)-A Randomized, Open-Label, Clinical Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106146
Enrollment
222
Registered
2026-03-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: A150- Tuberculosis of lung

Interventions

Intervention1: Capsule Probiotic, oral, once daily + Standard Anti-Tubercular Therapy: Capsule Probiotic, oral, once daily, each capsule containing Lactobacillus Acidophilus 1.33 billion CFUs, Lactob

Sponsors

Dr Sandeep Kalaiselvan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Newly diagnosed adult pulmonary TB patients with MTB geneXpert positivity 2. New TB patients with comorbidities T2DM, SHT, if under control

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Old patients of TB already under treatment 2. TB patients less than 20 years and more than 65 years of age 3. Pregnant and lactating women 4. TB patients with comorbidities like cancer, HIV and other immunosuppressants

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in IL6 levels in the patients receiving probiotics as add-on treatment along with standard ATTTimepoint: At Baseline and at the end of 2 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in the occurrence of gastrointestinal adverse effects like vomiting and diarrhea in the patients receiving probiotics as add-on treatment along with standard ATTTimepoint: At the end of two months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSandeep Kalaiselvan

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

drdanusha@gmail.com9884313112

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026