5,000 volunteers needed to unlock secrets of the human microbiome
NCT ID NCT04203303
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
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- 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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