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5,000 volunteers needed to unlock secrets of the human microbiome

NCT ID NCT04203303

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are recruiting 5,000 adults to study how the trillions of microbes living in and on our bodies influence health and disease. Participants will provide samples so scientists can compare the types and amounts of different microorganisms. This observational study aims to better understand the role of the microbiome in conditions like digestive disorders, without testing any new treatments.

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 study could reveal how our microbes influence various diseases, pointing toward new ways to prevent or treat them.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may take years to translate into medical practice.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 5,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2019

Expected to finish

Dec 2030

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Eligible patients who are on the Mayo Clinic campus for clinic appointments or research study visits

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years of age or older * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Human microbiota

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States