Meal delivery study tracks gut bugs in real time

NCT ID NCT04758715

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 65 adults over time to see how their diet, including meals provided by a commercial service, changes the bacteria in their gut. Participants use a food diary and provide samples so researchers can track which microbes increase or decrease after eating certain foods. The goal is to better understand the link between diet and the gut microbiome.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

commercial meal service meals

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help explain how specific foods affect gut bacteria, potentially guiding future dietary recommendations for health.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study with no treatment or control group, so results may not apply broadly or lead to direct health advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

digestive system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Nebraska - Lincoln

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68588, United States