Clinical trials: Gut Permeability, Gut Inflammation
Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children
Early Life Malnutrition, Environmental Enteric Dysfunction and Microbiome Trajectories
Malnutrition in women of reproductive age remains a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Malnutrition during pregnancy affects foetal growth with a tendency of the exposed infants to also develop it.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children, Malnutrition (Calorie), Environmental Enteric Dysfunction
- Trial name
- UZBCS-2 (NCT07195006)
- Testing
- Malnutrition in pregnancy as exposure, Poor WASH living conditions as exposure
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Inflammation, Vaccine
WHNRC (Western Human Nutrition Research Center) Fiber Intervention Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if adding dietary fiber, such as inulin, to a diet that does not have enough fiber would raise the levels of potentially beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium, in the gut.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Vaccine, Intestinal Permeability, Typhoid Fever
- Trial name
- NCT04543877
- Testing
- Inulin, Maltodextrin, Ty21a Typhoid Fever Vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Mild Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Adults, Low-grade Chronic Inflammation
Fungal Fiber for Gut Health
This study compares effects of plant based fiber vs fungi based fiber on clinical outcomes related to gut function (immunity, emotions, stress) and explores the role of gut microbiome structure and function on individual…
- Conditions
- Mild Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Adults, Low-grade Chronic Inflammation, Stress, Gut Health
- Trial name
- FUN4GUT (NCT06404749)
- Testing
- fungal fiber, inulin
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Future Biome SA
Exercised Induced Asthma, Asthma
The Effects of Prebiotics on Gut Bacterial Parameters, Immune Function & Exercise-Induced Airway Inflammation.
The current study aims to explore the role of prebiotic supplementation in adults with and without Asthma/Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (A/EIB).
- Trial name
- NCT02872675
- Testing
- HOST-DM059, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nottingham Trent University
Low-grade Chronic Inflammation, Intestinal Permeability
Diet and Systemic Inflammation
People with chronic low-grade inflammation have a higher risk for certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Low-grade Chronic Inflammation, Intestinal Permeability, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- DASI (NCT01424306)
- Testing
- Fructose-sweetened beverages, Glucose-sweetened beverages, High-fructose corn syrup-sweetened beverages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Glucose Intolerance, Glucose and Insulin Response
Sucralose and Glucose Metabolism in Young Healthy Adults
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a three-week consumption of sucralose-sweetened beverages (low-calorie sweetener) on postprandial glycemic responses in healthy adults, compared with sugar-sweetened beverages under…
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Glucose and Insulin Response, Glucose Homeostasis, Low-grade Inflammation
- Trial name
- NARELO (NCT07194772)
- Testing
- Low-calorie sweeteners (LCS), Refined sugars (SSB), Natural sugars (FJ)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ottawa
Healthy Participants
Postprandial Effects of Fresh Mango as a Table Sugar Replacement in High-Sugar Breakfasts.
Systemic inflammation and intestinal hyperpermeability (disruption of the gut barrier which allows nutrient molecules and bacteria to enter the bloodstream) are triggered by consumption of high-sugar meals and are linked to…
- Trial name
- NCT07650058
- Testing
- High-Glycemic Breakfast Containing Cereal and Fresh Mango, High-Glycemic Breakfast Containing Cereal and Table Sugar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ball State University
Obesity, Circadian Dysregulation
Impact of Blueberry Consumption on Gastrointestinal Health
This study will evaluate the impact of blueberry consumption on markers of gastrointestinal health including gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and gut-derived inflammation in those vulnerable to a unhealthy gut milieu.
- Trial name
- NCT03934177
- Testing
- Blueberry powder
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Intestinal Permeability, Inflammation
Induction of Gut Permeability by an Oral Vaccine
This study evaluates the effect of an oral typhoid vaccine on disruption of the intestinal barrier and response of the immune system.
- Conditions
- Intestinal Permeability, Inflammation, Vaccine, Typhoid Fever
- Trial name
- NCT04083950
- Testing
- Vivotif Typhoid Oral Vaccine, Aspirin (Positive Control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Burns
Investigation of Thermal Injury on Intestinal Permeability in Both Thermal Injury and Healthy Participants
This longitudinal, prospective study aims to establish the magnitude and time course of changes in intestinal permeability; establish the optimal method for assessment of intestinal permeability in thermally injured participants…
- Trial name
- NCT03242434
- Testing
- Lactulose and Mannitol solution, Sucralose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Metabolite Concentration, Gut Permeability
Tributyrin: Time Course & Efficacy to Improve Health & Performance
The purpose of this study is to determine if tributyrin supplementation improves metabolite concentrations, overall health biomarkers, and performance in sedentary men and women.
- Conditions
- Metabolite Concentration, Gut Permeability, Inflammation, Sleep
- Trial name
- CoreBiome (NCT06501898)
- Testing
- CoreBiome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Disbiosis, Abdominal Pain
Evaluation of the Beneficial Effects of a Probiotic Product in Healthy Adult Subjects.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial performed at one centre in Italy to explore the ability of a multistrain probiotic mixture, to modulate markers of inflammation and intestinal barrier function and…
- Conditions
- Disbiosis, Abdominal Pain, Constipation, Diarrhea
- Trial name
- NCT03234452
- Testing
- Lactoflorene plus
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefarmaco OTC SpA
Enteritis, Bleeding
Balloon-assisted Enteroscopy and Bacteria
1. Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) is a new tool to investigate small intestinal diseases. 2. Deep enteroscopy made possible by balloon expansion and manipulation of small intestines. 3.
- Trial name
- NCT01065324
- Where
- 2 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital