GUT MICROBIOME

This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve heart health, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure. Researchers will measure blood pressure, artery stiffness, and memory over time. The goal is to see if a simple diet chan…

This study will test whether people with Parkinson's disease can stick to a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months and whether it helps their gut health and symptoms. About 40 participants without dementia will be randomly assigned to either the special diet or a standard diet. R…

This study looks at whether giving parents personalized advice based on their baby's gut bacteria can improve gut health and lower the chance of eczema in infants born by C-section. About 250 babies will provide stool samples and receive different levels of guidance. The goal is …

This study follows 35 people with a recent spinal cord injury (within 6 weeks) for one year. Researchers collect blood, stool samples, and bowel function surveys at the start, 6 months, and 12 months to see how gut bacteria and metabolism change. The goal is to understand the lin…

This study looks at whether giving a special nutritional shake (Ensure Surgery) to heart failure patients before they get a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) can improve their gut health, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of infections and other complications after surgery. Abou…

This study looks at whether eating fresh mango every day can improve gut health compared to eating low-fat cookies. Researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria, skin hydration, mood, and sexual health in 60 generally healthy adults. Participants will be assigned to eat eithe…

This study looks at how the dietary supplement L-Phenylalanine changes the levels of a natural chemical called phenylpropionic acid and the types of fungi living in the gut. Researchers will measure these changes in 20 healthy adults using stool, swab, and blood samples. The goal…

This study looks at whether fixing a tight heart valve with a procedure called TAVI can also improve the balance of bacteria in your gut. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 40 patients before and after the procedure to see if better blood flow changes gut healt…

This study looks at how different amounts of indoor cycling training change gut bacteria and related health markers in healthy, active men aged 18 to 45. Participants will be placed into one of three groups: no structured training, moderate cycling, or high-intensity cycling. Res…

This study looks at whether a special goat milk formula is safe and helps babies grow as well as breast milk. About 15 infants who cannot be breastfed will be randomly fed either the formula, plain goat milk, or breast milk. Researchers will track growth, gut health, and blood ma…

This study tests whether taking curcumin (a compound in turmeric) for two weeks can cross into the brain and attach to amyloid-beta proteins, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use eye imaging to see if these proteins become visible, and also check how curc…

This pilot study looks at whether adding herbs and spices to meals can help college students with poor diets eat healthier. About 30 students will receive nutrition education and take-home spices over 6 weeks. Researchers will track changes in diet quality, blood sugar, cholester…

This study is a national registry that will follow up to 4,000 people who receive a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for gut infections like C. diff. Researchers will track side effects, new illnesses, and whether the infection comes back. The goal is to better understand the lo…