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Effects of a 5-Week Probiotic Supplementation Intervention on Markers of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

NCT07219498 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2026-05-04

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how probiotic supplementation (PS) influences post-exercise recovery in healthy, physically active young adults. Researchers aim to determine if the Lactobacillus casei probiotic strain reduces symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) based on perceived muscle soreness, pressure pain threshold, and power output following exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD).

Conditions

  • Exercise Induced Muscle Damage
  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Lactobacillus casei

Probiohealth is the manufacturer of this strain and they use a stringent quality control program that utilizes a multi point product variability check system.

OTHER

Placebo Capsule(s)

The brand name of placebo capsules that will be used in this study is Magic Bullet Placebo Capsules. This placebo is manufactured by Progressive Placebo as stated on the product label.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Mary Stenson · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
30 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-05
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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