NCT06992154

Role of Akkermansia Muciniphila in Acne Vulgaris

Acne Treatment With Akkermansia Muciniphila, Clostridium Beijerinckii, Anaerobutyricum Hallii, Clostridium Butyricum, Bifidobacterium Infantis Probiotic Capsule to Impact Metabolic Health

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: EARLY_Phase 1
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 34 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The project explores the use of Pendulum's Glucose Control, which contains a unique combination of probiotics, including Akkermansia muciniphila, Clostridium beijerinckii, Anaerobutyricum hallii, Clostridium butyricum, and Bifidobacterium infantis, to treat acne by improving gut health and reducing inflammation. These probiotic strains work synergistically to enhance the gut's protective barrier, lower harmful substances such as lipopolysaccharides, and increase the production of beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids, which can help modulate immune response and inflammation associated with acne. By integrating this probiotic combination into treatment strategies, the approach aims to offer a natural and effective solution for clearer skin. Additionally, the project seeks to investigate the correlation between postprandial glucose spikes and acne flare-ups. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) will be employed to track blood glucose fluctuations following meals, providing valuable insights into the potential link between metabolic responses and acne severity. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance understanding of how gut health, inflammation, and metabolic factors interact in the context of acne management.

Detailed description

Akkermansia muciniphila, Clostridium beijerinckii, Anaerobutyricum hallii, Clostridium butyricum, and Bifidobacterium infantis are emerging as promising candidates for next-generation probiotics with potential applications in the management of acne. These microorganisms have been recognized for their roles in enhancing gut barrier function and contributing to a healthy gut microbiota composition. Through mechanisms such as strengthening the gut mucosal barrier and reducing systemic lipopolysaccharide levels, these probiotics may help mitigate systemic inflammation and lower inflammatory markers. Additionally, their capacity to produce short-chain fatty acids, including acetate, propionate, and butyrate, may contribute to immune modulation and a reduction in inflammatory processes, which are relevant to acne pathogenesis. This evidence highlights the potential utility of these probiotics in therapeutic strategies aimed at improving acne outcomes via modulation of the gut microbiota. In this study, investigators also aim to explore the relationship between postprandial glucose spikes and acne flare-ups. To investigate this, investigators will utilize continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to track fluctuations in blood glucose levels following meals. By correlating these glucose spikes with changes in acne severity, investigators hope to gain a deeper understanding of the potential connection between metabolic responses and inflammatory skin conditions. This approach will provide valuable insight into how dietary factors and gut microbiota modulation may interact to influence acne outcomes.

Conditions

• Acne

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Akkermansia Muciniphila, Clostridium Beijerinckii, Anaerobutyricum Hallii, Clostridium Butyricum, Bifidobacterium Infantis Probiotic Capsule	Probiotic capsule will contain Akkermansia Muciniphila, Clostridium Beijerinckii, Anaerobutyricum Hallii, Clostridium Butyricum, and Bifidobacterium Infantis

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-12-01
• Completion: 2027-01-01
• First posted: 2025-05-28
• Last updated: 2025-05-28

Regulatory

• FDA-regulated drug study