Clinical trials: Gut Microbiomes
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupuncture Study on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Monitoring Microbiome and Blood
Acupuncture is used and recommended by the WHO for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The molecular bases of this recommendation are not known, the investigators want to compare with the usage of high-throughput molecular…
- Trial name
- NCT01619176
- Testing
- methotrexate, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), leflunomide
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
HIV
Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Raltegravir Intensification (1.200 mg QD) on the Gut Microbiota of Chronically HIV-1 Infected Subject Over Time: THE RAGTIME STUDY
The project presented here will be the first prospective, randomized evaluation of the effect of ART on the structure and function of the gut microbiome.
- Trial name
- NCT03029689
- Testing
- Raltegravir, Current ART
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación FLS de Lucha Contra el Sida, las Enfermedades Infecciosas y la Promoción de la Salud y la Ciencia
Chalazion
Probiotics for Chalaziosis Treatment in Children
There is growing evidence encouraging the use of probiotics in many conditions in children. The aim of the investigator's study is to define the possible beneficial impact of probiotics on paediatric patients affected by…
- Trial name
- NCT04322500
- Testing
- probiotics, conservative treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Molise
Healthy Volunteers
Effects of S. Boulardii and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate on Gut Microbiota
The purpose of this study is to compare and contrast the effects of the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii, the antibiotic amoxicillin/clavulanate and the combination on the gut microbiota of healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01473368
- Testing
- Saccharomyces boulardii, Amoxicillin Clavulanate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Crohn Disease
Pilot Study of Fundamental Modification of the Gut Microbiota in the Treatment of Refractory Crohn's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a novel gut microbiota-targeted therapeutic regimen (bowel lavage and antibiotics with or without an antifungal) in the management of active Crohn's Disease (CD) or…
- Trial name
- Holiday (NCT03476317)
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Neomycin, Ciprofloxacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
ESRD, Hyperkalemia
The Effects of Patiromer on Serum Potassium Level and Gut Microbiome of ESRD Patients With Hyperkalemia
The Effects of Patiromer on Serum Potassium Level and Gut Microbiome of ESRD Patients With Hyperkalemia (potassium greater than 5 milliequivalents per liter) is a non-randomized, crossover study.
- Conditions
- ESRD, Hyperkalemia, End Stage Renal Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03326583
- Testing
- Patiromer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Dominic Raj
Inflammation
Effects of Adding Chickpeas to the American Diet (Long Term Study)
This prospective study will assess the effects of adding legumes, especially chick peas, to the diet of healthy adults on the commensal bacteria from feces of human subjects and resulting self-reported GI symptoms as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT02375373
- Testing
- Observational Chickpea Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A Longitudinal Study to Identify IBS Phenotypes Using Fecal Microbiota and Hydrogen Breath Testing
Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is a highly prevalent but poorly understood condition with limited treatment options.
- Trial name
- NCT03219528
- Testing
- Rifaximin 550 MG, Low FODMAP Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Crohn Disease
A Dietary Intervention Study on the Microbiome in Crohn's Disease Patients
This protocol is designed to compare the effectiveness of a soy-based diet or identical diet without soy given to patients with Crohn's disease (CD) in remission, patients with active CD, or healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04065048
- Testing
- Soy based diet, Non-soy based diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Healthy
Almonds: Digestive Health and Immune Function of Adults and Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether incorporating almonds into the diets of families with young children will induce beneficial changes in gastrointestinal function, the fecal microbiota profile, and immune and…
- Trial name
- NCT01973595
- Testing
- Almonds, Then no almonds, No Almonds, Then almonds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Human Gut Microbiota
Effects of Pre-, Pro- & Anti-biotics on Gut Microbiota
The purpose of this study is to compare and contrast the effects of a prebiotic (Trametes Versicolor), a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) and an antibiotic (amoxicillin) on the gut microbiota of healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01414010
- Testing
- Trametes versicolor extract, Saccharomyces boulardii, Amoxicillin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Comparing the Efficacy of Reverse Hybrid Therapy and Concomitant Therapy
Reverse hybrid therapy achieves a higher eradication rate than concomitant therapy remains unanswered.
- Trial name
- NCT02646332
- Testing
- (dexlan+amox+clar+metr)+(dexlan+amox), dexlan+clarith+amox+metro
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Type 1 Diabetes
Effect of Prebiotics on the Gut Microbiome Profile and Beta Cell Function
Data suggest that intestinal microbiota might be critically involved both in autoimmunity and in glucose homeostasis. An acetylated and butyrylated form of high amylose maize starch (HAMS-AB) that increases beneficial short chain…
- Trial name
- NCT04114357
- Testing
- Acetylated and Butyrylated High Amylose Maize Starch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD
Rifaximin in Fatty Liver Disease
TITLE Rifaximin in Fatty Liver Disease (RiFL) DESIGN Open-label pilot study HYPOTHESIS Reduction in gut flora by the antibiotic Rifaximin reduces hepatic inflammation in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Conditions
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Trial name
- RiFL (NCT01355575)
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety
Probiotics for Quality of Life in Autism Spectrum Disorders
A randomized pilot trial of a probiotic for quality of life in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), targeting gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT02903030
- Testing
- Visbiome Extra Strength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Growth and Microbiome Development in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Fed Primarily Mother's Own Milk vs. Donor Human Milk
A study to compare growth, development of the intestinal bacterial environment, and other short term outcomes in groups of babies fed primarily their own mother's milk compared to those who receive primarily donor human milk.
- Trial name
- NCT02573779
- Testing
- Observational - no intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Autoimmune Diseases, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
Fecal Microbial Transplantation in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The proposed randomized, open label, with treat as usual control group (standard treatment or any disease modifying drugs), crossover phase II study will be conducted in 40 patients (n=20 per group) with the relapsing forms of…
- Trial name
- NCT03183869
- Testing
- Fecal microbiota
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Hypertension
Gut Butyrate and Blood Pressure in African Americans
African Americans have the greatest burden of hypertension. Recently, the short-chain fatty acid, butyrate, has been reported to have some effect on blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT04415333
- Testing
- Sodium Butyrate 5 mmol, Sodium Butyrate 80 mmol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Obesity, Overweight
The Influence of Physical Activity on the Gut Microbiome of Pre-Diabetic Adults
The present study is a 100-participant randomized controlled 2-arm parallel trial that employs a metagenomic approach to examine how 8 weeks of supervised moderate-intensity treadmill walking exercise (MWE) for 30-45 min 3…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Overweight and Obesity, PreDiabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04931836
- Testing
- Physical Activity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Investigation of Synbiotic Treatment in NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver condition in which fat builds up in the liver not caused by alcohol. The liver is an organ that is not designed to build up fat.
- Trial name
- INSYTE (NCT01680640)
- Testing
- Synbiotic, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust