GUT MICROBIOTA

This study tests if giving C-section babies bacteria from their mother can help restore their gut microbiome to be more like babies born vaginally. Researchers will compare these maternal bacteria to standard probiotics. One hundred healthy infants will receive a daily oral bacte…

This study tests whether a daily dose of freeze-dried wild blueberry powder can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, thinking skills, and gut bacteria in women aged 20-65 who have prediabetes and are overweight. Participants will take the powder for a set period while researchers…

This study looks at whether eating peanuts every day can improve blood sugar, blood pressure, thinking skills, and gut health in adults with prediabetes. Researchers will enroll 72 racially diverse participants aged 20-59. Over 14 months, each person will follow both a peanut-eat…

This study tests whether lifestyle changes—like regular exercise, a Mediterranean diet, and cognitive training—can prevent memory and thinking problems in adults aged 50-80 who have depression or depressive symptoms but no current cognitive decline. Researchers will compare three…

This study looks at whether eating wild blueberries can help with joint pain and inflammation in adults with arthritis. Fifty participants will eat either blueberry powder or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in gut health, blood markers of inflammation, an…

This study is testing whether a special snack rich in plant nutrients and fiber can improve common menopause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep problems. About 20 women aged 40-55 who are not on hormone therapy will eat the snack or a placebo daily f…

This study tests a special baby formula designed to reduce allergy symptoms in infants with cow's milk protein allergy. About 41 babies under 10 months old will use the formula for four weeks, and doctors will track changes in symptoms like tummy trouble or skin rashes. The formu…

This study looks at how foods made with alternative proteins like insects, microalgae, hemp, and legumes affect hunger, fullness, and metabolism. About 40 healthy or overweight adults will eat special breads and follow Mediterranean-style diets. Researchers will measure appetite,…

This study looks at how dairy protein from yogurt, compared to plant-based yogurt, affects body composition, bone health, and gut bacteria in overweight postmenopausal women. Participants will follow a 12-week weight loss diet and be randomly assigned to eat yogurt, plant-based y…

This study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut can help predict how well a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy works for advanced stomach cancer. About 300 adults with metastatic or locally advanced stomach cancer who haven't had chemo or immunotherapy before will…

This study creates miniature, 3D copies of liver tumors from 150 patients to test how well different treatments work. Researchers will also study the tumor's environment and the connection between the gut and liver. The goal is to better understand why some patients respond to th…

This study tests a swallowable mini-pill that collects samples from different parts of the gut as it passes through the body. About 30 adults over age 50 will eat meat-based and plant-based diets to see how each changes gut bacteria and health markers. The pill is not a treatment…

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 study looks at how pesticides and the bacteria in the gut and reproductive tract might affect infertility in women with endometriosis. Researchers will compare 160 women with and without endometriosis to find patterns in DNA damage and bacterial signatures. The goal is to be…

This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect epilepsy that doesn't get better with standard medicines. Researchers will follow 120 people aged 3 to 50 who have drug-resistant epilepsy and are starting a new treatment like surgery or a special diet. By tracking ch…