MICROBIOTA

This study tests whether a mango and chia-based drink can improve the gut bacteria of 100 obese children aged 8 to 16 in Paraguay. The children will drink the beverage for 6 weeks, and researchers will analyze their stool samples before and after to see if the drink changes their…

This study looks at whether drinking cranberry juice for 12 weeks can help overweight or obese adults improve blood sugar, insulin levels, cholesterol, and gut health. About 73 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a cranberry drink or a placebo, then switch af…

This study tests whether adding a daily probiotic tablet and a coenzyme Q10 toothpaste to standard gum cleaning can improve oral health in pregnant women. Forty pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the probiotic plus Q10 toothpaste, the other gets only the Q10 t…

This study tests whether taking probiotics for a week before a planned C-section helps the gut recover faster after surgery. About 404 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. The main goal is to see how quickly they pass gas and have th…

This study examines bacteria living on heart valves in 200 patients having aortic valve surgery. Researchers want to see if these bacteria are linked to serious complications after surgery, like stroke or infection. The goal is to better understand how oral health and heart disea…

This study examines 30 adults with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that can lead to kidney failure. Researchers will analyze blood immune cells and bacteria from stool and urine samples to see if changes in gut or urinary bacteria are linked to immune system pro…

This study enrolls 250 infants born by C-section to see if personalized diet and probiotic advice can improve their gut bacteria and reduce early signs of eczema. Babies provide stool samples over two years, and parents get tailored recommendations based on their baby's microbiom…

This study looks at the bacteria and fungi in the gut and tumors of 100 children aged 3–18 who are suspected of having a brain tumor. Researchers want to see if changes in these microbes are linked to the tumor's presence or growth. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new tr…

This study tests a new capillary catheter designed to collect fluid from the small intestine during endoscopy. Inspired by how plants draw water, the device aims to be faster and less prone to contamination than the standard catheter. Researchers will compare the two devices in 4…

This study looks at gut bacteria in 300 people with colorectal cancer to see if certain bacteria are linked to cancer spread. Researchers will compare stool and tissue samples from patients whose cancer has spread versus those whose cancer has not. The goal is to find bacterial p…

This observational study looks at how bacteria in the gut and mouth are linked to epilepsy and whether they affect how well seizure medicines work. Researchers will collect stool, saliva, and blood samples from 1,500 people with newly diagnosed epilepsy and healthy controls. By a…

This study tests if giving C-section babies bacteria from their mother can help restore their gut health to be more like babies born vaginally. About 100 healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacterial product for one or four weeks. Researchers will compare their gut bacteria…