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The human oral cavity contains a diverse community of microorganisms essential for oral and overall health. Streptococcus salivarius K12 (eK12) has emerged as a promising oral probiotic due to its natural colonization of the throat and its ability to inhibit pathogens such as Streptococcus pyogenes, a major cause of streptococcal pharyngitis. It supports oral hygiene by producing antimicrobial substances like salivaricins and inhibiting odor-causing bacteria. The engineered eK12 variant (Bactoblis® Evol) has been developed to overcome inactivation by GAS-secreted protease SpeB, thereby enhancing its prophylactic potential against Group A Streptococcus (GAS) colonization.
This clinical study includes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Pakistan to evaluate the safety and human tolerance of eK12 in healthy adults. To enhance generalizability, an additional open-label cohort of healthy adults in Italy will receive eK12 without a control group.
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The aim of the present clinical study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of Streptococcus salivarius eK12 in healthy adults. The study consists of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled arm in Pakistan involving 29 participants (allocated 1:1 to eK12 or placebo).
In addition, an open-label cohort of 20 healthy adults will be enrolled in Italy, all of whom will receive eK12, to assess tolerability in a separate population without a control group. This complementary cohort is included to enhance the generalizability of the findings across different populations and to obtain supportive safety data in a real-world setting where the product (commercially available in the EU as Bactoblis® Evol) is already in use.
Through comprehensive assessments and close monitoring of participants, this study will provide critical insights into the safety profile and human tolerance of the probiotic-modified strain. The findings will contribute to the growing body of knowledge needed to support its use in oral health management.
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29 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group
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