DYSBIOSIS

This study is testing whether eating fresh watermelon every day for six weeks can improve gut health, heart health, and body composition in young adults who are overweight or have obesity. Researchers will compare people eating watermelon to a group eating a different low-fat sna…

This study is testing whether a specific blend of probiotic bacteria can safely improve common gut symptoms like colic, reflux, constipation, and diarrhea in infants up to 2 years old. Researchers will give the probiotic to some babies and compare their symptoms to others receivi…

This study is testing whether eating more fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut can help people recover mentally and emotionally after a life-threatening illness like severe COVID-19. Researchers want to see if this diet improves gut health, reduces inflammation, an…

This study aims to understand how different menstrual products—like tampons, menstrual cups, and pads—affect the natural balance of bacteria and the immune system in the vagina. Researchers will compare 300 women who primarily use one of these three products, collecting samples t…

This study looks back at the medical records of 800 people with advanced lung cancer who received immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if taking certain common medications that affect gut bacteria in the 3 months before starting cancer treatment influenced how long patients liv…

This study aims to understand the connection between gut bacteria and the mental symptoms of severe anorexia nervosa. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 120 people—some with severe anorexia and some healthy volunteers—to see if changes in the gut are linked to anxiety, …

This study aims to learn if eating peanut butter daily for eight weeks improves gut and metabolic health in children aged 6-13. Researchers will compare a group eating peanut butter to a group eating a chocolate spread, measuring changes in gut bacteria, metabolism, and inflammat…