Clinical trials: Short-chain Fatty Acids
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Effect of Micronutrient Supplementation on the Intestinal Microbiota in Patients With Age-related Macular Degeneration - The Gut-Retina-axis Study
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment in the elderly, characterized by multifactorial etiology.
- Trial name
- NCT06391411
- Testing
- a micronutrient mix containing lutein (10 mg), zeaxanthin (2 mg), saffron (20 mg), vitamin C (80 mg), vitamin E (12 mg) and zinc (10mg), anti-VEGF treatment
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Anorexia Nervosa
The Role of Short-chain Fatty Acids in Malnutrition on Stress, Eating Behavior, and Nutritional State
This clinical trial aims to test the psychobiological effects of certain substances produced by gut bacteria, known as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), in people with anorexia nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT06064201
- Testing
- Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
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
Obesity
Circulating Microvesicles Regulating Metabolic Homeostasis in Obesity After Caloric Restriction Programs
The main aim of the present study is to evaluate the effectiveness of two dietary protocols: Daily Caloric Restriction (DCR) and Early Time-Restricted Feeding + DCR (eTRE) on metabolic homeostasis and the influence of circulating…
- Trial name
- TREV (NCT06395246)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Continuous calorie restriction, eTRE
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut Investigacio Sanitaria Pere Virgili
Healthy
In Vivo Quantification of Short Chain Fatty Acids Production in the Human Colon
During this project the amount of SCFA produced in the colon after consumption of 2 different 13C-labelled wheat fiber fractions will be quantified.
- Trial name
- NCT02378376
- Testing
- Arabinoxylan oligosaccharides, Dietary fiber enriched bran
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Control Volunteers: Diet Challenge
The purpose of this study is to study the relationship between the bile acids, short chain fatty acids and bacteria within the intestines.
- Trial name
- NCT03983434
- Testing
- Inulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Short Chain Fatty Acids Bioavailability
Determination of the Bioavailability of Short Chain Fatty Acids in Healthy Humans
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the bioavailability of acetate, propionate and butyrate in healthy humans using a stable isotope technology.
- Trial name
- NCT01757379
- Testing
- 13C-labeled Acetate, 13C-labeled propionate, 13C-labeled butyrate
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Healthy
Intervention With Legume Kernel Fibre in Healthy Subjects
The objective of the conducted study was to determine the efficacy of the native legume kernel fibres of Lupinus angustifolius Boregine (Boregine), Lupinus albus Typ Top (TypTop) and Glycine max Hefeng (Soy fibre) on prevention…
- Trial name
- NCT01036308
- Testing
- pure fibre-product, reference fibre
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Parkinson Disease
Prebiotics in the Parkinson's Disease Microbiome
There are about one million Parkinson's disease (PD) patients in America. The risks associated with whether or not an individual may develop PD include environment and genetic (biologic, hereditary) factors.
- Trial name
- NCT04512599
- Testing
- Prebiotic Bar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
TB - Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS
Pre- and Post-treatment Lung Microbiota, Metabolome and Immune Signatures at the Site of Disease in Patients With Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
The diverse microbial communities in different parts of the human body (microbiome) are important for health but understudied in pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), which is the single biggest infectious cause of death in the world.
- Trial name
- TB-LUNG (NCT04700579)
- Where
- 3 sites in South Africa
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stellenbosch
Obesity
The Acute Effect of Propionate on Energy Homeostasis
The research project aims to examine the effect of a dietary supplement called propionate on how the human body in healthy adults aged (18- 65 years) responds to during fasting, exercise and following a liquid mixed meal test and…
- Trial name
- PROEM (NCT04093453)
- Testing
- Exercise, Sodium Propionate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD)
Oat Bran and Plasma Lipid and Fecal Bacteria in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
The development of atherosclerosis is significantly influenced by the interplay between lipid and inflammatory factors. Endotoxemia, defined as the presence of endotoxins, particularly lipopolysaccharides (LPS) derived from…
- Trial name
- NCT06747234
- Testing
- Oat bran group, Control (Standard treatment)
- Where
- 2 sites in Iran
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Microbiome Related Mechanisms Linked to Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
The EAT-FIBRE Study.
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand whether diet can impact mechanisms linked to early-onset colorectal cancer. The main question it aims to answer is: does a high-fibre modified EatWell diet improve stool, blood…
- Trial name
- EAT-FIBRE (NCT07279454)
- Testing
- Modified EatWell diet, EatWell diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Child Development
Soy Exposure on Bone Development and Gut Microbiota
In this project, the investigators aim to investigate the effects of soy consumption at early life on the development of gut microbiota and bone growth.
- Trial name
- NCT05213780
- Testing
- No intervention is involved
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Overweight or Obesity
Metabolic Effects of Oral Sodium Butyrate Supplementation on Overweight Individuals
Numerous evidences suggest an important role of short-chain fatty acids, produced by the intestinal fermentation of dietary fibers by the intestinal microbiota, in the modulation of various biological functions relevant to human…
- Trial name
- NCT06247020
- Testing
- Supplementation with sodium- butyrrate
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Executive Function
The Effects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Psychosocial Stress-Induced Impairment on Core Executive Functions
The aim of the present trial is to examine core executive functions (EFs) as a functional outcome of attenuating the cortisol response to acute laboratory stress through colonic delivery of an Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) mix…
- Trial name
- GUTSIE (NCT06286943)
- Testing
- Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)., Maastricht Acute Stress Task, No-stress control task
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Multiple Sclerosis
Retrospective Study on the Role of SCFA Modulation in Multiple Sclerosis
Recent studies show that gut microbiota strongly influences multiple sclerosis. These data suggest that the microbiota could have a direct effect on MS pathogenesis, although the mechanisms through which it modulates central…
- Trial name
- NCT06746896
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Massimo Filippi
Parkinson Disease
Effects of Resistant Starch on Bowel Habits, Fecal Short Chain Fatty Acids and Gut Microbiota in Parkinson Disease
The investigators will investigate the effects of an 8-week resistant starch (RS) supplementation (5 g twice a day) in patients with Parkinson Disease and matched controls on: 1.
- Trial name
- RESISTA-PD (NCT02784145)
- Testing
- Resistant starch, Recommendation with regard to nutrition
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universität des Saarlandes
Early Breast Cancer
Mediterranean Diet and Inequality in Early Breast Cancer
Social determinants such as education, income, marital status, and social networks play a crucial role in cancer outcomes, including breast cancer.
- Trial name
- MEDITERRACARE (NCT07007169)
- Testing
- The goal is daily consumption of a minimum of 30 grams of dietary fiber and weekly consumption of a minimum of 30 different plant foods; minimizing the amount of ultra-processed food., Standard Diet
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Short Chain Fatty Acid Metabolism and Energy Metabolism
Gut microbiota is being increasingly recognized as an important factor in fat distribution, insulin sensitivity and glucose and lipid metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01826162
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center