Clinical trials: Intestinal Health, open to volunteers
Colorectal Cancer
Increasing CRC Screening in Community Health Centers Through Mobile Messaging Optimization
The goal of this interventional study is to create and test a comprehensive and low burden text message program within existing Community Health Centers (CHC) electronic records system to encourage patients to complete at home…
- Trial name
- CoSMMO (NCT07569250)
- Testing
- Personalized Text Message, Screening Concerns Text Message, Message Framing Text Message
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7,220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Gut Health
Breastfeeding and Gut Health
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of early nutrition on gut health in children. A prospective cohort of newborns will be recruited at birth and followed up to 4 years of age.
- Trial name
- PENSINE (NCT04195425)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Lille
Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
Smart Pill for Measuring Gut Health in Colon Inflammation and Colon Cancer
The goal of this observational pilot study with invasive measurements is to explore whether an ingestible sensor pill can be of use in diagnosis or monitoring of disease in patients with ulcerative colitis or colorectal cancer.
- Trial name
- SPIRIT (NCT07046468)
- Testing
- Ingestion of sensor capsule (twice), Device evaluation questionnaire, Wearing device
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Mixed Fiber Supplementation for Healthy Adults
Assessing the Short-Term Effects of Multi-Fiber Supplementation on Gut Health
This is a randomized, parallel-group interventional study evaluating the short-term gastrointestinal effects of a standardized multi-fiber supplement in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07787026
- Testing
- Prebiotic
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, BRCA1 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
Strategy for Management of Patients With Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (HCS) in a Rural Environment
This study aims to improve cancer prevention and surveillance adherence in patients with Hereditary Cancer Syndromes (HCS), particularly those living in rural areas.
- Conditions
- Hereditary Cancer Syndromes, BRCA1 Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome
- Trial name
- LINC (NCT07381985)
- Testing
- Longitudinal Cancer Genetics Follow-Up Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Digestive Health, Quality of Life
Effect of a Fermented Dairy Protein With Prebiotic Fiber on GI Complaints
A positive impact of a fermented dairy protein with prebiotic fiber supplement on self-reported GI complaints and wellbeing has been suggested (Wardenaar et al. 2024).
- Trial name
- NCT06946017
- Testing
- Fermented dairy protein with prebiotic fiber supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Gut Microbiome, Neurocognitive Correlates of Eating Habits
Early Avocado Exposure on Development and the Gut Microbiome in American Hispanic Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily avocado intake can improve growth and brain and gut health in infants. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does daily eating of avocados change which microbes live in the…
- Conditions
- Gut Microbiome, Neurocognitive Correlates of Eating Habits, Infant Growth
- Trial name
- Guac & Grow (NCT06876935)
- Testing
- Daily avocado
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Microbiome Dysbiosis, Gut Health
Colon-delivered Riboflavin and Gut Microbiota Composition
Recent studies suggest B-vitamins such as riboflavin to possess prebiotic-like effects. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the exact host health benefits vs. conventional systemically available vitamin forms.
- Trial name
- CONCOL (NCT07093463)
- Testing
- Colon-delivered riboflavin, Conventional riboflavin, Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- dsm-firmenich Switzerland AG
Perianal Crohn Disease, Perianal Fistula
The Impact of Perianal Disease on Patient's Sex Life
Perianal diseases, such as perianal abcesses, anal fistulae and perianal Crohn's disease, are often associated with significant physical symptoms, including pain and chronic drainage.
- Conditions
- Perianal Crohn Disease, Perianal Fistula, Fistula in Ano, Perianal Abscess
- Trial name
- SEXTON (NCT07519850)
- Testing
- Patient Reported Outcome Assessment (Questionnaires)
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- AHEPA University Hospital
Colorectal Cancer, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)
Chemo Brain Prehab Project
Colorectal cancer is 37% higher in the North West than the national average and is treated by chemotherapy, including fluorouracil, capecitabine, and oxaliplatin.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old), Physically Inactive, Chemotherapy
- Trial name
- CHEMOBRAIN (NCT07341217)
- Testing
- Exercise Prehabilitation, Multivitamins, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Where
- 4 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Chris Gaffney
Metabolic Disease, Inflammation
Gut Microbiota-dependent Health Impacts of Haskap Berries
Polyphenol-rich Haskap berries (Haskap) have untapped therapeutic potential to improve human health, and agricultural producers in northern U.S. states are poised to increase production if consumer demand increases.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Inflammation, Microbial Colonization
- Trial name
- HIH (NCT06546020)
- Testing
- Haskap berry smoothie
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montana State University
Type 2 Diabetes, Shift-work Disorder
Effects of an Evening PROtein PrEload on Metabolic Health in Night ShIfT Workers (PROPENSITy)
This study will compare the effects of a whey protein supplement or a placebo consumed before the evening meal on health outcomes in night shift workers.
- Trial name
- PROPENSITy (NCT04869098)
- Testing
- whey protein
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Infant ALL
A Clinical Trial on the Effect of Infant Formula Consumption on Growth, Immune Parameters, and Gut Health in Healthy Term Infants
The goal of this clinical trial is to study growth (weight gain per day) in healthy full-term infants who consume the investigational infant formula containing beneficial ingredients against infants consuming a control infant…
- Trial name
- NCT07867509
- Testing
- Infant Formula, Breastfeeding
- Volunteers
- 387 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FrieslandCampina
Ulcerative Colitis (Disorder), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Mediterranean Diet and Time-Restricted Feeding in Ulcerative Colitis Remission
This study will evaluate whether a 12-week dietary intervention can improve gut health, inflammation, and quality of life in adults with ulcerative colitis in remission.
- Trial name
- MEDITIME-UC (NCT07752446)
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet, Mediterranean Diet + Time-Restricted Feeding, Standard Dietary Advice
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Prebiotic Effects of California Grapes on Gut Health and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Men and Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of table grape consumption on gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in healthy overweight men and women aged 45-70 years.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Dysbiosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- CALGRAM (NCT06544954)
- Testing
- Freeze-dried grape powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Colorectal Neoplasms, Early Detection of Cancer
Impact of SMS Messaging on Participation in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Catalonia. Although early detection programs using the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) are effective in reducing both incidence and mortality, their success relies on high…
- Trial name
- NCT07628998
- Testing
- Text Messaging, Standard invitation and postal reminder letters
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10,084 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Dysfunction
Polyphenols and Cognitive Decline
Globally, populations are aging thereby increasing healthcare burden, overall cognitive impairment, and dementia including Alzheimers diseases (AD).
- Trial name
- MAEVE (NCT06507254)
- Testing
- Polyphenol Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Hemorrhoids
Validation of HDSS and SHS-HD in Chinese Patients With Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoidal disease is one of the most common anorectal conditions in China. However, there is currently no validated Chinese-language questionnaire that can comprehensively assess both hemorrhoid symptoms and their impact on…
- Trial name
- NCT07713966
- Testing
- HDSS and SHS-HD Questionnaires
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
HIV, Gonorrhea
Improving Clinic Delivery of HIV-related Anal Health Services
This project will test ways to reduce stigma in healthcare settings so that more providers offer, and more patients receive, important anal sex-related HIV services, including anorectal sexually transmitted infection (STI)…
- Conditions
- HIV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Anal Cancer Squamous Cell
- Trial name
- PEACHES 2 (NCT07464236)
- Testing
- PEACHES 2.0 Implementation Strategies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Skin Quality
Phage-based Control and Limitation of Pathobionts for Microbiome Equilibrium and Resilience
Bacteriophages are viruses that can selectively infect specific species and strains of bacteria. Some bacterial species in the human gut have been negatively associated with gut health and skin health.
- Trial name
- Phage-CLEAR (NCT07816809)
- Testing
- Bacteriophages - MuniPhage, Bacteriophages - RenuPhage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University