GUT MICROBIOTA

This study tests whether giving C-section born babies specific bacteria from their own mothers can help their gut develop like babies born vaginally. Researchers will compare babies who receive the mother's bacteria, commercial probiotics, or no treatment. The goal is to find a s…

This study is testing a special infant formula designed for babies under 10 months old who have a cow's milk protein allergy. The formula contains added nutrients and friendly bacteria intended to help manage allergy symptoms and support gut health. Doctors will follow about 41 b…

This study is testing whether lifestyle changes can help prevent memory and thinking problems in adults aged 50-80 who have depression or depressive symptoms. Participants will try different 12-week programs involving supervised exercise, brain training games, or Mediterranean di…

This study is testing whether eating wild blueberries daily can help reduce joint pain and inflammation in adults with arthritis. Fifty participants will take either blueberry powder or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels, inflammation markers, and check …

This study aims to grow miniature versions of liver tumors in the lab using patient tissue samples. Researchers will test how these mini-tumors respond to different cancer drugs and study how gut bacteria might affect treatment success. The goal is to better understand what makes…

This study aims to understand if a common heart procedure (TAVI) to fix a narrowed valve changes the types of bacteria living in a patient's gut. Researchers will enroll 40 patients and analyze their stool and blood samples before and after the procedure. The goal is to learn mor…

This study aims to understand how pesticide exposure might be linked to endometriosis, a painful condition that can cause infertility. Researchers will compare 160 women with and without endometriosis, measuring stress markers in their blood and analyzing the bacteria in their gu…

This study is testing a new, swallowable device called a 'mini-pill' to see if it can safely collect samples from different parts of the gut. Researchers want to use it to learn how eating meat versus plant-based meat alternatives changes the community of microbes living in your …

This study aims to see if the types of bacteria in a patient's gut can help predict how well their stomach cancer will respond to a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. It will enroll 300 adults with advanced stomach cancer who have not had prior chemotherapy or immunot…