MICROBIOME

This study is testing whether an online group program that helps women switch to a high-fiber, gut-healthy diet is practical and acceptable during breast cancer treatment. It will involve 60 women with triple-negative breast cancer who are receiving immunotherapy and chemotherapy…

This study aims to develop a simple, non-invasive test for colorectal cancer by analyzing the community of bacteria in a person's stool. Researchers will follow 400 newly diagnosed patients in Portugal, collecting stool and blood samples over three years to look for bacterial pat…

This study explores whether taking probiotic supplements can improve wellbeing and change the body's natural bacteria (microbiome) in women who experience recurring vaginal discomfort. Researchers will enroll 40 healthy women aged 18-40 who have a history of vaginal itching, burn…

This study aims to see if taking one of two nutritional supplements for 28 days can improve sleep, reduce stress, and change gut bacteria in adults who report poor sleep quality. Researchers will compare the supplements against a placebo (inactive) pill. They will measure sleep p…

This study aims to understand why many breast cancer patients experience severe diarrhea while taking the drug abemaciclib. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 60 patients who get diarrhea with those who don't, using stool and blood samples. The goal is to learn if the b…

This study aims to understand how taking probiotic supplements affects the community of bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) before and after a course of antibiotics. Researchers will enroll 50 healthy adults aged 18-40 who have been prescribed a specific oral antibiotic. Partic…

This study aims to find out if eating yogurt every day can improve children's thinking skills and gut health. Researchers will follow 60 healthy children, ages 7-9, who will drink either fruit juice or yogurt smoothies once or twice daily for four weeks. They will measure changes…

This study aims to understand the underlying biology of ureteral stricture, a condition that narrows the tube from the kidney to the bladder. Researchers will compare stool, urine, and blood samples from 120 people—some with the condition and some without—to see if differences in…