A prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled single-center, randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of a multi-strain probiotic on chronic spontaneous urticaria
Abstract
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a chronic, immune-mediated dermatological disorder characterized by recurrent wheals and/or angioedema without identifiable external triggers. Its pathogenesis is predominantly driven by immune dysregulation, involving mast cell degranulation, histamine release, and autoimmune processes, including autoantibodies targeting IgE or its receptor. Emerging evidence suggests that probiotics may modulate immune responses through mechanisms such as gut microbiota regulation, reduction of systemic inflammation, and enhancement of regulatory T-cell activity, which could benefit patients with CSU. This prospective, single-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a multi-strain probiotic as adjunctive therapy in patients with CSU. A total of 97 patients were randomized into two groups: the experimental group received levocetirizine with a multi-strain probiotic, while the control group received levocetirizine with a placebo. Patients intolerant to levocetirizine were administered Bilastine as an alternative. Clinical outcomes were assessed using validated measures, including itch severity, hives severity scores, and the Urticaria Control Test (UCT). Patients in the experimental group demonstrated superior control of itch severity compared to the control group. However, no statistically significant differences were observed in hives severity scores or UCT outcomes between the two groups.…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a randomized trial, done in people. Its evidence level is 2 of 5 (High · randomized trial). Randomized trials of a reasonable size are the strongest single-study design. Reported size: 97 participants or records.
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