Garden-fresh Foods and Gut Microbiomes
The purpose of this research is to explore what types of microbes are present on garden-fresh versus store-bought fruits and vegetables, as well as how they might affect the human gut microbiome.
| Condition(s) | Gut Microbiome |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The purpose of this research is to explore what types of microbes are present on garden-fresh versus store-bought fruits and vegetables, as well as how they might affect the human gut microbiome. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: \- Exclusion Criteria: * Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 35 or less than or equal to 18. * Age under 18 or over 45. * Female who is pregnant or lactating. * Irregular bowel movements and/or stool consistency. * Plans to travel, move residences, or other major life change during the study period (August-October 2023). * Unable to speak, read, and write English. * Use of any of the following drugs within the last 6 months: * systemic antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals or antiparasitics (intravenous, intramuscular, or oral); * oral, intravenous, intramuscular, nasal or inhaled corticosteroids; * cytokines; * methotrexate or immunosuppressive cytotoxic agents; * large doses of commercial probiotics consumed (greater than or equal to 108 cfu or organisms per |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | University of Oregon |
| Locations | Eugene, Oregon, United States |
| Start date | 2023-07-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06506786 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06506786 |