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NCT07257913
The primary objective is to investigate the impact of milk, fermented milk, and soy beverages, incorporated in a diet reflecting adherence to Canadian food guide recommendations on food choices on gut microbiota in middle-aged adults (45-65 years) with abdominal obesity and slightly deteriorated lipids and/or glucose profile. The study aims to discern whether the integration of soy beverages (control), milk, and fermented milk within the CFG diet contributes to distinct gut outcomes and alterations in gut health. We hypothesized that milk and fermented milk will further promote beneficial changes in gut health parameters including gut microbiota composition, trans-epithelial permeability, and inflammation, relative to soy beverages.
NCT07220369
The purpose of this proof-of-concept study in humans is to determine if a noninvasive, ingestible device, called a "mini-pill", can collect gastrointestinal (GI) luminal content samples from 2 different locations along the GI tract after consumption of diets differing in protein source (meat and plant-based meat alternatives). The mini-pills will be recovered in the stool. We will analyze the microbial profile of the mini-pill contents and in stool, and also measure blood biomarkers related to cardiometabolic risk, to better understand the relationship between diet, microbiota and health.
NCT07207109
This study investigates the effects of follow-on formula in infants aged 6-9 months over a 12-week period. After parents give consent, their baby's feeding habits, stool characteristics, and any illnesses or medication use will be recorded. Infants will be randomly assigned to receive either the test or control product. Growth and health data will be collected during study visits. Parents will collect stool samples and complete diaries to help researchers better understand the baby's digestion and overall health. A follow-up phone call will be made to check on the baby's well-being after the study ends.
NCT07194772
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 real-world conditions. In brief, postprandial glycemic responses are used as an indicator of how your body manages blood sugar levels after consuming glucose. To explore potential mechanisms underlying any observed changes in postprandial glycemic responses, we further investigated potential alterations in gut microbiota composition and functionality, as well as plasmatic biomarkers of intestinal permeability and systemic low-grade inflammation. Finally, this project explored whether free sugars derived from a natural source (100% natural fruit juice) elicit metabolic responses that differ from those of refined sugars. Participants visited the laboratory for a preliminary screening session to assess eligibility prior to being randomly assigned to one of the three experimental groups consuming either sucralose-sweetened beverages (LCS), sucrose-sweetened beverages (SSB), or 100% natural fruit juice (FJ) at dosage approximating real-world consumption over three weeks. Participants underwent two experimental sessions (duration of 3 hours each) at the beginning and completion of the study as outlined below.
NCT06691100
This study aims to elucidate the differences in the gut microbiome functional activity and metabolome in adult premenopausal women with distinctive fitness levels and BMIs (with obesity, w/o obesity). The specific aims are as follows: * Aim 1: To examine the effects of acute aerobic exercise at 60-70% heart rate reserve (HRRmax) for 30 minutes bout on changes in the abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria and their functional downstream metabolic activity. * Aim 2: To examine the effects of acute aerobic exercise at 60-70% HRRmax 30-minute bout on changes in GM-released SCFA concentrations in stool and plasmatic metabolome.
NCT04880083
This is a non-randomized, single-arm, open-label, prospective interventional study using a commercially available starter infant formula in healthy term formula-fed infants with a parallel group of healthy term breast-fed infants as reference group. Approximately 120 male and female infants (60 per group) who are 3-28 days old and are exclusively or predominately formula-feeding or breastfeeding will be enrolled.
NCT07010445
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological chronic conditions with a serious burden on patients, their caregivers, and society. Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) heightens this burden. New approaches are thus a priority. Studies in animal models and humans have shown the link between gut microbiota (GM) and the central nervous system in health, neurological conditions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. DRE has been linked to GM dysbiosis. Preliminary findings in children with DRE showed GM modifications when responding to a ketogenic diet. The mediator role of GM has not yet been studied in DRE patients undergoing surgery/vagal nerve stimulation. CARE's central hypothesis is that the GM and its metabolic profile could contribute to clinical outcomes following these different therapeutic procedures. Identifying microbial biomarkers will enable us to deepen the knowledge of the role of gut-brain axis in epilepsy and to tailor the intervention to each patient based on GM modulation.
NCT06513416
This study adopts a combination of retrospective and prospective cohort research methods to explore the composition of preoperative oropharyngeal and gut microbiota in elderly patients undergoing elective upper abdominal surgery, aiming to analyze the correlation between preoperative oropharyngeal and intestinal microbiota composition and metabolite levels and the occurrence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). The research subjects of the retrospective cohort study were participants (ClinicalTrials.gov No. NCT05679661) included in the prospective RCT on the effects of perioperative immune nutrition intervention and oral hygiene on postoperative complications in elderly patients, which was conducted at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2023 to present. The prospective cohort study plans to continue enrolling elderly patients aged ≥ 65 who underwent elective upper abdominal surgery. This study collects preoperative oropharyngeal and fecal samples, as well as preoperative plasma from patients for microbial sequencing and untargeted metabolomics analysis. The main outcome measurement is PPCs, which include pneumonia, atelectasis, and hypoxemia within 7 days after surgery. Inflammatory cells and cytokines in peripheral blood are secondary outcomes.
NCT06502535
Previous research has revealed that adults with pre-hypertensive and hypertensive blood pressure levels typically exhibit impaired vasodilation, which is a crucial aspect of blood vessel function, due to decreased nitric oxide production. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a widely used technique for assessing vasodilation, which gauges the capacity of blood vessels to widen in response to increased blood flow. Nitrate supplements have been shown to enhance blood vessel function both in the short and long term by elevating nitric oxide (NO) production. Similarly, acetate, a by-product of fibre digestion, has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects in the gut and may also increase NO production. However, further investigation is needed to determine whether these two supplements work synergistically to improve FMD responses by augmenting NO production in the human body. This study will involve administering inulin plus nitrate supplements to adults aged 45-74 with untreated high blood pressure (120-139/80-89 mmHg and 140/90 mmHg or higher) for a period of 4 weeks, followed by a subsequent 4-week period where only inulin supplements are consumed. The supplements will be provided in the form of powder, to be mixed with water, and will be given in a cross-over and counterbalanced order. Various measurements, including brachial artery function, faecal samples, blood pressure, plasma nitrate and nitrite levels, plasma short-chain fatty acid levels, red blood cell and whole blood S-Nitrosothiols, and salivary nitrate and nitrite levels, will be taken at the baseline and after each supplementation period. Additionally, acute supplementation measurements will be collected on two separate occasions before the start of the longer-term supplement regimen.
NCT04919265
This mother-infant cohort study aims to determine the geographic differences in the microbial profiles in breast milk from mothers living in Malaysia and China that are potentially important determinants of infant development. It also aims to determine the impact of gut microbiome on infant health (temperament, gastrointestinal symptoms, eczema symptoms, and asthma symptoms).
NCT06645223
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in digestion, metabolism, nutrition, and immune regulation in the human body. In recent years, numerous studies have indicated that the gut microbiota and its metabolites are closely associated with metabolic diseases, including obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes. China has rapidly entered an aging society, where aging is a major risk factor for abnormal glucose metabolism, manifested by decreased pancreatic function and increased insulin resistance. Concurrently, as the body ages, the composition of the gut microbiota also undergoes age-related changes, such as reduced microbial diversity, increased inter-individual variability, and a downregulation of the beneficial/harmful bacteria ratio. Therefore, direct modulation of the gut microbiota could become a potential therapeutic target for age-related metabolic diseases. Currently, some preclinical studies have transplanted fecal microbiota from young mice to aged mice to explore the improvement of age-related phenotypes, such as cognitive impairment, decreased immunity, and chronic inflammation. The regulation of the gut microbiota is susceptible to changes caused by various factors, including age, diet, antibiotics, and psychological stress. Although mice and humans share high genetic homology, differences in diet structure, body size, and metabolic processes can result in significant diversity and compositional differences in their gut microbiota. Research indicates that the core microbiota of the mouse gut consists of 4 genera, while 90% of the European population comprises 9 genera, highlighting the differences in genus or species richness between mouse and human gut microbiota. Preliminary research by our group has shown that transplanting fecal microbiota from young mice to aged mice can increase postprandial plasma insulin levels in aged mice, suggesting that the restoration of gut microbiota diversity may be involved in age-related glucose metabolism abnormalities. However, due to interspecies differences in the gut microbiota, whether the differential microbiota between elderly and young humans can improve age-related glucose metabolism abnormalities remains to be explored. Despite the abundance of human gut microbiota composition data in public databases, differences in sequencing methods, DNA extraction from specimens, and the nationality of subjects prevent standardization and integration of these data. Additionally, traditional 16s-rRNA sequencing methods lack sufficient precision in microbial classification and cannot annotate gene functions. These limitations have resulted in many studies on gut microbiota remaining at the level of exploring correlations with diseases, without establishing causality. The development of metagenomic sequencing technology can extend the definition of the human core gut microbiota to the species level and accurately annotate their gene functions. Combined with metabolomics detection, this technology can provide more comprehensive information on the dialogue between gut microbiota and the host. Therefore, this study aims to use multi-omics approaches (metagenomic sequencing and metabolomics detection) to analyze the differences in fecal microbiota and their metabolites between young and elderly populations under different glucose metabolism states. This will provide potential intervention targets for preventing age-related glucose metabolism abnormalities and offer new theoretical foundations for the molecular mechanisms of age-related metabolic diseases.
NCT06539832
This study aims to investigate the characteristics of the gut microbiota and immune function status in patients with monoclonal gammopathy complicated by infection, and to analyze the correlation between the two.200 patients diagnosed with monoclonal gammopathy by MALDI-TOF MS were included, of which 100 had concurrent infections and 100 did not. An additional 100 healthy controls, matched for age and gender, were also enrolled.By comparing the composition of the gut microbiota and immune function markers (such as peripheral blood immune cell profiles and cytokine levels) between the patient groups and the control group, the study will evaluate the dysbiosis of the gut microbiota and abnormal immune status in patients with monoclonal gammopathy complicated by infection. The aim is to explore the correlation between the gut microbiome alterations and immune dysfunction, in order to provide a basis for further investigation of the underlying mechanisms.
NCT06231303
Evaluate dysbiosis of some intestinal microbiota in adult patients with lupus nephritis compared to healthy controls.
NCT05901896
This prospective observational cohort study aims to learn about temporal changes in the gut microbiota before and after migrating to high altitudes in healthy participants. The main questions it aims to answer are: * changes in the gut microbiome before and after migrating to high altitude. * Do the migrants tend to share similar gut microbiota characteristics with the residents? Participants will detect 16S ribosomal RNA profiles from stool samples. Researchers will compare the residents with the migrants to see if gut microbiota characteristics are similar.
NCT05465642
Drug-induced liver injury is a leading cause of acute liver failure worldwide and one of the least understood areas in hepatology research. Increasing evidence has shown that drug-induced liver injury is associated with gut microbiota.
NCT05662514
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is still infecting more than half of the population in many countries, although the prevalence is decreasing. As a main cause of chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, and malignant gastric tumors, H. pylori places a heavy burden on developing countries and regions with high infection rate. In the last decade, the eradication rates of conventional regimens based on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) plus antibiotics have been decreasing. Antibiotic resistance and decrease of drug compliance caused by adverse effects were the two main reasons for eradication failure. Moreover, H. pylori treatment causes dysbiosis of gut microbiota and increases the expression of antibiotic resistance gene. Therefore, eradication of H. pylori is facing a great challenge, and effective and safe methods are needed. To reduce adverse effects, improve drug compliance and increase eradication rates, certain probiotics were added to conventional regimens in several clinical studies. Probiotics were more or less shown to reduce adverse effects in the vast majority of clinical studies, but whether probiotics can improve the eradication rate of H. pylori remains controversial. Meanwhile, several studies focusing on the impact of probiotics on gut microbiota during H. pylori eradication have been published recently. Thus, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial aiming to evaluate the effects of probiotics combining with 14-day bismuth quadruple therapy on H. pylori eradication.
NCT05178524
On the basis of previous studies, this study intends to explore the effect of BIFICO on liver function recovery of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after surgery, so as to provide a new method for accelerating liver function recovery of HCC patients during perioperative period. This project is an open, randomized, blank-controlled clinical study. Liver resection patients were randomly divided into two groups, one group received continuous administration of BIFICO during perioperative period, and the dosage was controlled according to the instructions. The other group was a blank control. Stool samples were collected at three time points (before medication, before and after surgery) in two groups. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the differences of postoperative liver function and preoperative and postoperative gut microbiota between the two groups. Through this study, the investigators aimed to verify the beneficial changes of intestinal microflora in HCC patients with BIFICO during perioperative period .
NCT05406882
Radiation proctitis is a common complication after radiation therapy for pelvic tumors. The investigators found that live bifidobacterium and lactobacillus tablets combined with compound glutamine enteric-coated capsules can significantly relieve the symptoms of radiation proctitis through preliminary clinical practice, but the mechanism is unknown. Through a prospective randomized controlled study, this study intends to investigate the incidence of grade 2 or higher acute radiation proctitis in patients of locally advanced rectal cancer after radiotherapy with the combined therapy. And through various scales, next-generation sequencing methods and other methods to evaluate the clinical symptoms, colonoscopy, imaging, and changes in the species and abundance of intestinal flora before and after treatment. To further explore the related pathways and mechanisms affecting radiation proctitis.
NCT03991195
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of neurodegenerative disorders leading to dementia. Currently, there has been no effective drugs targeting this disease. Dysbiosis of the gut microbiota is considered to be associated with AD, and probiotic supplementation may positively affect cognitive function. However, there are few studies involving the relationship between intestinal microorganism and amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). In this project, taking the method of random, double blindness and control, the probiotic supplemented group with aMCI will take certain Bifidobacterium for a certain time. After that, the investigators aim to investigate the improvement of cognitive function and changes of intestinal microbial flora diversity via combining neuropsychological tests and 16S recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (rDNA) high-throughput sequencing technique. Furthermore, based on the multi-modal neuroimaging techniques, the regulatory mechanism of intestinal microorganism in intervening aMCI will be revealed from the perspective of brain networks. In conclusion, these results are beneficial for understanding the therapeutic effect of gut microbiota as a non-drug treatment for early AD and further elucidating the potential brain mechanism, which are of great values in solving scientific and clinical practice issues.
NCT05237154
Obesity and overweight affect around 2 billion people worldwide. Despite the growing prevalence, the treatment of obesity is still an obscure field and the impacts of this disease on the clinical and public health perspective are urgent. Studies have demonstrated a fundamental role of the gut microbiota in the pathogenesis of obesity and discuss the impacts of diet and physical exercise on the microbiome profile. However, the mechanisms involved in these processes, referring to strategies such as intermittent fasting associated with physical training, are still poorly explored and understood. It is believed that intermittent fasting combined with physical exercise can promote a remodeling of the composition and function of the microbiota and that the present investigation is promising in the prevention and treatment of obesity.