Clinical trials: Intestinal Absorption
Cystic Fibrosis
Development Of An Innovative Panel of Methods To Measure Intestinal Macronutrient Digestion, Absorption, and Function
Malnutrition is a significant problem in children and adults with Cystic fibrosis (CF). An impaired intestinal digestion and absorption capacity is one of the main factors responsible for the malnutrition in CF.
- Trial name
- NCT01494909
- Testing
- Ensure plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Iron Absorption, Gut Microbiota
Iron Absorption From a Wheat-based Instant Cereal:Gut and Stable Isotope Studies in Kenyan Infants
The aim of this study is to measure the effect of a prebiotic (high dose/low dose) mixture at different doses within a wheat-based instant cereal, on fractional iron absorption (FIA), gut microbiota and inflammation after three…
- Trial name
- NCT03894358
- Testing
- FeFum and 7.5 g prebiotic mixture, FeFum and 3 g prebiotic mixture, Fefum and no prebiotic mixture
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Infant Allergy, Infant Gut Health
Study on the Impact of Different Feeding Methods on Allergy Prevention and Digestive Absorption in Infants and Young Children
Based on a real-world research paradigm, this study aims to evaluate the performance of infants fed via different methods-specifically goat milk formula, control formula, and breastfeeding-regarding allergy prevention and protein…
- Conditions
- Infant Allergy, Infant Gut Health, Infant Respiratory Diseases, Infant Feeding Scale
- Trial name
- NCT07886437
- Testing
- Observation, biological sample collection: stool
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 696 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tsinghua University
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Effect of Sprinkles With and w/o Fe on Zn Absorption in Kenyan Toddlers
The investigators propose to study the effects of increased iron intake by home fortification of complementary foods on the gastrointestinal microbial development, inflammatory responses, and zinc (Zn) absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT02101723
- Testing
- MNP + Zn/Fe, MNP + Zn
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Kenya
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Gut -Microbiota, Inflamation
Impact of a Cricket and Black Soldier Fly Larvae-Fortified Cracker on the Gut Microbiome and Iron Status in Malagasy Schoolchildren
The purpose of this study is to determine the health impacts of consistent consumption of insect-fortified crackers among school-aged children in Madagascar.
- Conditions
- Gut -Microbiota, Inflamation, Iron Absorption
- Trial name
- NCT07439185
- Testing
- Cricket and Black Soldier Fly Larvae-fortified Cracker, Rice and Corn Cracker
- Where
- Madagascar
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Intestinal Absorption
Comparative A1 vs A2 Formula and Breast Feeding on Alimentation and Gastrointestinal Digestion for the Infant
This pilot study primarily aimed to compare effects of breast feeding, A1 versus A2®cow milk based formula on alimentation and gastrointestinal digestion.
- Trial name
- NCT03081936
- Testing
- Oral consumption of Nutricia Aptamil Stage 1 formula, Oral consumption of a2® Platinum Stage 1 formula, Oral consumption of breast milk
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- a2 Milk Company Ltd.
Asthma
Genotype Stratified Pharmacokinetic Study of Montelukast
Leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) are frequently prescribed to reduce the symptoms associated with asthma. Singulair (montelukast), manufactured by Merck, is a popular LTRA, however its effectiveness varies greatly between…
- Trial name
- GSPOM (NCT01086527)
- Testing
- 10 mg tablet of montelukast (Singulair)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Osteoporosis, Achlorhydria
Does Omeprazole Decrease Intestinal Calcium Absorption?
The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of omeprazole on intestinal calcium absorption in postmenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Achlorhydria, GERD, Hip Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT00582972
- Testing
- Omeprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison