Breathalyzer for fiber: new study tests simple way to track diet
NCT ID NCT07375329
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study explores whether a mobile breath tester can measure dietary fiber intake by tracking hydrogen and methane levels. Researchers will enroll 30 adults already in a larger fiber study. Participants use a handheld device daily for three months, and the data is compared to their self-reported fiber intake.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Breath tester (Food Marble device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive way to track fiber intake without relying on self-reporting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (30 people) and only tests correlation, not cause. The device may not accurately reflect fiber intake in real-world settings.
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Study facts
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- 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 30 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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Dec 2026
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 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be enrolled in parent trial (NCT07219706) Exclusion Criteria: * Not enrolled in parent trial (NCT07219706)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States
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