Blue muffin study reveals secrets of your Gut's speed
NCT ID NCT07309250
First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
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.
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Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, 3000, Belgium
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What this could mean
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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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