Your diet may change gut bacteria linked to colon cancer

NCT ID NCT03550885

First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at how different diets affect gut bacteria and markers of colon cancer risk in 15 African American adults at higher risk for the disease. Participants ate both an animal-based diet high in fat and a plant-based diet low in fat to see changes in bacteria and bile acids. The goal was to understand the link between diet, gut bacteria, and cancer risk, not to test a treatment.

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Locations

  • Rush University Medical Center and University of Illinois at Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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