What's in your blood? singapore study links diet to chemical hazards
NCT ID NCT06526169
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is measuring levels of chemical hazards in the blood of 300 healthy Singaporean adults and linking them to what they eat. Participants fill out questionnaires about their diet, lifestyle, and background, and give a blood sample. The goal is to understand which foods are associated with higher exposure to harmful chemicals, helping to improve food safety guidance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could identify which foods are linked to higher levels of harmful chemicals in the body, helping guide future dietary recommendations for the Singapore population.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures associations, not causes, and results may not apply to other populations or age groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
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.
Who is studied
Healthy adults in the Singapore population
- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- 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: * Must be English-literate and able to give informed consent in English * 21 to 60 years of age (inclusive) at screening * Healthy adults * Race must be Chinese or Indian or Malay * Reliable and willing to make themselves available for the duration of the study and are willing to follow study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Known or ongoing psychiatric disorders within 3 years * Being diagnosed with cancer, heart disease, stroke, renal failure, serious mental or physical illnesses at the time of recruitment * Have donated blood of more than 500 mL within 4 weeks of study enrolment
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National University of Singapore
Singapore, 118177, Singapore
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National University of Singapore, Department of Food Science & Technology
Singapore, Singapore
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