Blueberry study: your gut bugs may control how you absorb superfood
NCT ID NCT07607158
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how differences in people's gut bacteria affect the way their bodies process nutrients from blueberries. Researchers will give 125 healthy adults a single blueberry drink and measure the levels of blueberry compounds in their blood and urine over time. The goal is to see if the unique mix of gut microbes can predict how well someone absorbs these compounds, which may help explain why some people get more health benefits from berries than others.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Freeze-dried blueberry powder beverage
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help explain why people respond differently to berry nutrients, potentially guiding personalized nutrition advice.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at short-term effects after a single dose, so results may not apply to long-term health or other foods.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 125 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults ≥18 years of age * Able and willing to provide informed consent * Willing and able to adhere to all study procedures and visit requirements Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Presence of chronic diseases, including but not limited to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, kidney, liver, gastrointestinal, or pancreatic disease * Use of medications for chronic diseases that may interfere with study outcomes * Any condition known to negatively impact nutrient absorption (e.g., inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, gastroparesis) * Anemia (hemoglobin \<13.5 g/dL in men or \<12.0 g/dL in women) * Body mass index (BMI) ≤18.5 kg/m² * Use of antibiotics within the past 2 months * Recent blood draw within 1 week prior to study participation * Currently participating in another research study involving a diet or exercise intervention * Known allergy or contraindication to blueberry products or study procedures * Unwilling or unable to comply with study requirements
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Colorado State University; Food and Nutrition Clinical Research Laboratory; Gifford Building Room 216; 502 West Lake Street, Fort Collins, CO 80523
RECRUITINGFort Collins, Colorado, 80523, United States
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