Blue muffin study reveals secrets of your Gut's speed
NCT ID NCT07309250
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will measure how long it takes for food to move through the digestive system in 932 healthy adults. Participants will eat a blue-dyed muffin and record when their stool first turns blue. Researchers will also check blood sugar, body fat, and lifestyle habits to see how they relate to gut transit time. The goal is to establish normal values and better understand digestive health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help establish normal gut transit time ranges and inform future research on digestive health.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It won't directly lead to a new therapy or cure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, 3000, Belgium