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Scientists test if old screening samples can reveal gut secrets

NCT ID NCT06100549

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Aberdeen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether leftover samples from Scotland's national bowel screening program could be used to study gut bacteria. Researchers collected fresh stool samples from 116 healthy adults and compared them to samples stored in screening kits. The goal was to see if the stored samples still contain usable bacterial DNA, which could help answer questions about cancer, obesity, and other diseases in the future.

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Study facts

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Participants

116 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Sep 2024

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Healthy people between 18 and 65 years old.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy men and women * Aged 18 to 65 * BMI 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * A member of Prof Kiltie's lab * Cconsumed antibiotics within the last 3 months * Pregnant or breastfeeding * Cannot drop your samples off at the Rowett Institute * Have any of the following: History of cardiovascular disease/stroke, diabetes, gastrointestinal disease, autoimmune disorders or cancer.

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  • Rowett Institute

    Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

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