GUT MICROBIOME

This study tests whether a specially made goat milk formula helps babies who cannot breastfeed grow as well as breastfed babies. Researchers will compare growth, gut health, and blood markers in 15 infants fed either the formula, plain goat milk, or breast milk. The goal is to fi…

This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can improve heart health, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in Black and White adults aged 45-65 with high blood pressure. Participants will eat blueberries and have their blood pressure, artery stiffness, and memory tested. The…

This study will test whether people with Parkinson's disease can stick to a Mediterranean-style diet for 18 months and whether it helps their gut health and symptoms. About 40 participants without dementia will be randomly assigned to either the special diet or a standard diet. R…

This study looks at whether giving parents personalized advice based on their baby's gut bacteria can improve gut health and lower the risk of conditions like eczema in infants born by C-section. Researchers will follow 250 babies from birth to age 2, comparing a group that gets …

This study looks at whether adding herbs and spices to meals can help college students with poor diets eat healthier and follow U.S. dietary guidelines. About 30 students will take part in a 6-week program that includes nutrition education, recipe ideas, and take-home spices. Res…

This study looks at how different amounts of indoor cycling training change gut bacteria and related health markers in healthy, active men aged 18 to 45. Participants will be placed into one of three groups: no structured training, moderate cycling, or high-load cycling. Research…

This study tests whether a nutritional shake given before LVAD surgery can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in heart failure patients. About 50 hospitalized adults awaiting LVAD implantation will drink the shake and provide blood and stool samples. Researchers will comp…

This study follows 35 people who recently had a spinal cord injury to see how their gut bacteria change over the first year. Researchers will collect blood, stool samples, and bowel function surveys at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. The goal is to understand how the gut micr…

This study looks at whether fixing a tight heart valve with a procedure called TAVI can improve the balance of bacteria in the gut. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 40 patients before and after the procedure to see if better blood flow changes gut health. The…

This early-phase study tests whether taking curcumin (a compound in turmeric) for two weeks can cross into the brain and attach to amyloid-beta proteins, which are linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will use special eye imaging to see if these proteins show up in the reti…

This study looks at whether eating fresh mango every day can improve gut health more than eating low-fat cookies. Researchers will measure changes in gut bacteria, mood, sexual health, and skin hydration in 60 healthy adults. Participants will eat either mango or cookies for seve…

This study looks at how the dietary supplement L-Phenylalanine changes the levels of a natural chemical called phenylpropionic acid and the types of fungi living in the gut. Researchers will measure these changes in 20 healthy adults using stool, swab, and blood samples. The goal…

This study is a national registry that will follow up to 4,000 people who receive a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for gut infections like C. diff. Researchers will track side effects, new illnesses, and whether the infection comes back. The goal is to better understand the lo…