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In this pilot randomized clinical trial, the effects of probiotics on improving psychiatric symptoms among patients living with HIV was examined.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 50 patients living with HIV were randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group received a probiotic capsule. In contrast, the other received a placebo for 12 weeks, determined by a simple randomization method. 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