Clinical trials: Microbiome Composition
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
The Impact of Vitamin B12 Deficiency on Infant Gut Microbiota
Vitamin B12 plays important roles in DNA synthesis and neurological functions. Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies and it has become increasingly more frequent in infants.
- Trial name
- NCT03365583
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Iron Deficiency
Improving Iron Levels in Female Endurance, Intermittent, and Power/Strength Athletes Aged 16-35
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different types and doses of oral iron supplements can improve iron levels, athletic performance, and gut health in young female athletes with low iron stores.
- Trial name
- FeSc2 (NCT06942208)
- Testing
- Low-dose iron (ferrous sulfate), Yeast-bound iron (ferrous sulfate), High-dose iron (ferrous sulfate)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Obesity, Childhood, Obesity, Adolescent
PROBESITY-2: Synbiotics in Pediatric Obesity
The global obesity epidemic presents an unprecedented challenge to the public health worldwide. The factors associated with obesity are complex, and include health behaviours, such as eating habits and daily physical activity…
- Trial name
- PROBESITY-2 (NCT05162209)
- Testing
- Synbiotic
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Breast Milk Collection, Human Milk/Breastfeeding
Human Milk and Its Effect on Infant's Metabolism and Infant Gut Microbiome
This protocol explains the MAINHEALTH cohort. The study examine the influence of maternal health parameters on human breast milk composition and integrates milk phenotype with infant metabolism and infant gut microbial content…
- Conditions
- Breast Milk Collection, Human Milk/Breastfeeding, Human Milk Microbiome, Infant Gut Microbiome
- Trial name
- MAINHEALTH (NCT05111990)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 168 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Obesity, Diabetes, Gestational
Metabolism, Breastmilk, and Microbiome
The objective of this pilot study is to compare breast milk composition in mothers of three different metabolic states (normal weight, obese, and gestational diabetic) and to determine the extent to which breastmilk components…
- Trial name
- NCT03522597
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Healthy, Healthy Nutrition
The BEGIN Study Bifidobacterium Infantis to Newborns: Effects of Modulating the Gut Microbial Composition on Growth, Immune Function and Inflammatory Conditions - a Randomized Placebo-controlled Double-blinded Intervention Trial
The goal of The BEGIN Study, a randomized controlled double-blinded intervention trial, is to learn if probiotics, with Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis Bifin02 (B.
- Trial name
- BEGIN (NCT06452199)
- Testing
- B. infantis
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Feasibility Studies, Microbiome Composition
Study on the Association Between the Introduction of Complementary Feeding and Infant Gut Microbiome Composition
The goal of this observational study is to assess the feasibility of investigating the association between the introduction of complementary feeding and gut microbiome composition in infants.
- Conditions
- Feasibility Studies, Microbiome Composition, Complementary Feeding, Family Engagement
- Trial name
- NCT07852182
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Biliary Atresia, Intrahepatic Cholestases
Intestinal Microbiome Composition in Infants With Biliary Atresia (BA)
A prospective observational study in infants with biliary atresia and controls to determine whether the composition of the intestinal microbiome is specific for biliary atresia will be conducted.
- Conditions
- Biliary Atresia, Intrahepatic Cholestases, Normal Controls
- Trial name
- BA (NCT03890536)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Infant Growth, Infant Body Fat
Effect of Protein From Complementary Foods on Infant Growth, Body Composition and Gut Health
Current research shows that dairy protein accelerates infant weight gain, which is a risk factor for later on obesity and metabolic syndrome. However, dietary protein from other sources haven't been studied yet.
- Conditions
- Infant Growth, Infant Body Fat, Infant Gut Microbiome
- Trial name
- NCT02142647
- Testing
- a high-protein complementary diet with meat, a high-protein complementary diet with dairy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Infant Development, Body Composition, Beneficial
OTIS - Optimized Complementary Feeding Study
Dietary factors during infancy, e.g. high intakes of protein, fast carbohydrates and saturated fat increase the risk of adult obesity, type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Body Composition, Beneficial, Dietary Modification
- Trial name
- OTIS (NCT02634749)
- Testing
- Systematic introduction of taste portions, Protein reduced complementary foods, Nordic diet
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Gut Microbiome, Body Composition
Mediterranean Diet Uptake and Nutrition on Child Health, Inflammation, and Early-life Symbiosis (MUNCHIES) Study
Toddlerhood (ages 2-3) is a critical window when the gut microbiome is still developing and eating habits are being established. Yet, many Canadian toddlers eat diets high in sugar and salt, which may affect long-term health.
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Body Composition, Adherence, Metabolites
- Trial name
- MUNCHIES (NCT07309536)
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Program, Standard Diet Education Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Brunswick
Obesity, Childhood
Combining Prebiotic and Diet/Physical Activity Educational Program Effects on Body Composition and Intestinal Microbiota in Children
The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of combining prebiotic (Beneo Synergy 1) and calcium treatment with Project FUN (an online nutrition and physical activity program)…
- Trial name
- NCT05671731
- Testing
- Beneo Synergy 1, Project FUN
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marquette University
Growth Failure, Adiposity
Optimal Growth of Preterm Infants With Growth Restriction
In this prospective randomized controlled multi center trial the investigators stratify "Very Low Birthweight " (VLBW)-infants with growth retardation in small for gestational age (SGA) or intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR) …
- Conditions
- Growth Failure, Adiposity, Diabetes, Neurologic Deficits
- Trial name
- OPTIGROW (NCT02999945)
- Testing
- SGA-enhanced nutrients, IUGR-enhanced nutrients, SGA-standard nutrients
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Obesity
Gut Microbiota Composition in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Children.
The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract is filled with millions of bacteria that can affect our health. These bacteria are linked with our overall health including obesity risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03990350
- Testing
- Fecal Sample Collection, Physical Activity Questionnaire, Food Frequency Questionnaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Atopic Dermatitis (AD), Non-atopic Healthy Controls
Atopic Dermatitis (AD) and Food Allergy
This is a prospective, single center, clinical mechanistic pilot clinical research study. Participants will not receive any investigational agent.
- Trial name
- NCT03168113
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Colorectal Cancer, Inflammation
Reducing Metabolic Dysregulation in Dyads
This study is a 6-month randomized controlled trail of diet modification designed to reduce chronic inflammation and reverse metabolic dysfunction among obese individuals with one or more polyps found at a colonoscopy screening.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Inflammation, Nutrition Related Cancer
- Trial name
- REMEDY (NCT06117241)
- Testing
- IMAGINE HEALTHY
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Breast Milk, Composition, Microbiome
The Influence of Mother Nutrition on Breast Milk Microbiome
The research subject Health organizations around the world have determined that breastfeeding is the most critical source of nutrition for newborns in the first weeks and months of their lives.
- Trial name
- Breast Milk (NCT02332382)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Temperament, Sleep
GUTLINK4KIDS Intervention
This study aims to investigate the chronic effects of prebiotic consumption on cognitive, behavioural and gut microbiome outcomes in children aged 3-5 years.
- Conditions
- Temperament, Sleep, Cognition, Emotion Regulation
- Trial name
- GUTLINK4KIDS (NCT07401212)
- Testing
- Prebiotic powder
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Healthy
Batch Fermentation and Microbiome Analysis
The correlation between diet and microbiota as well as the effect of microbiota on human health is well established. Studies have shown that people following specific diets have different microbiome profile compared to those…
- Trial name
- NCT06097130
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Human Microbiome
Microbiome Composition Changes on 4 Week Gluten-free Diet Challenge
Changes in the gut microbiomes of healthy volunteers who followed a gluten-free diet (GFD) for four weeks were studied. Per participant, nine stool samples were collected: one at baseline, four during the GFD period, and four…
- Trial name
- NCT02731976
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen