Clinical trials: Gut Microbiota Modulation
Intestinal Microbiota and Barrier Function
Use of a Novel Synbiotic to Change Human Gut Bacteria and Improve Health in Obese Adults
This study evaluates the effect of a dietary supplement to improve gut health. The participants will take one of six dietary treatments for three weeks, and the gut bacteria and the gut intestinal barrier will be assessed to…
- Trial name
- NCT02355210
- Testing
- Bifidobacteria adolescentis BD1, Bifidobacteria animalis subsp. lactis BB-12, Bifidobacteria adolescentis BD1 and galactooligosaccharide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Obesity
Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome by a High Protein Diet
The objective of this study is to test and determine whether a high protein diet induces weight loss by modulating the composition and function of the intestinal microbiome in obesity.
- Trial name
- HPD (NCT04812964)
- Testing
- Protein powder supplement, standard dosage based on 0.5 gram protein per pound of subject's lean body mass, Protein powder supplement, High Level Protein, based on 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass: 25% protein and 45% carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development