DYSBIOSIS

This study looks at whether eating almonds every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and lower inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome. About 80 adults aged 35-60 with conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or unhealthy cholesterol levels will participa…

This study in Malawi tests whether chewing xylitol gum three times a day during pregnancy can improve gum health and change the bacteria in the mouth and vagina. Researchers will also check if it reduces pregnancy complications and affects babies' brain development. 80 pregnant w…

This study tests whether a diet rich in fermented foods (like yogurt and kimchi) is tolerable and can improve quality of life for survivors of critical illness, including severe COVID-19. The goal is to help restore gut health and reduce inflammation. The study involves 40 partic…

This study looks at whether having close contact with pets can help keep your gut healthy while taking antibiotics and lower the risk of a serious infection called C. difficile. Researchers will follow 200 adults getting dental implants who need antibiotics, checking their gut ba…

This study looks at how a common heart valve procedure called TAVI changes the gut microbiome in older adults with aortic stenosis. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples before and three months after TAVI to measure bacterial byproducts and diversity. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether eating a cup of lentils or chickpeas every day for 8 weeks can improve gut health in healthy young adults aged 18 to 30. Researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria, digestion, and overall metabolism. The goal is to see if these common foods can b…

This study looks at how eating whole wheat bread affects gut bacteria and health in adults with prediabetes. 65 participants will eat either whole wheat or white bread for two weeks, then provide stool, urine, and blood samples. The goal is to see if whole wheat can improve blood…

This study looks at whether taking glucomannan powder, a type of fiber, can improve the balance of bacteria in the gut. Researchers will give the powder or a placebo to 30 healthy adults aged 20 to 65 for 6 weeks. They will measure changes in gut bacteria and blood markers like c…