Tiny gut molecules spark big metabolic questions
NCT ID NCT07183488
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two short-chain fatty acids, propionate and butyrate, affect metabolism in 10 healthy adults. Participants will take each fatty acid on separate visits, and researchers will measure changes in ketone bodies, glucose, and other markers. The goal is to understand basic metabolic effects, not to treat any disease.
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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 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female. * Age between 18-40 years old * BMI between 18.5-29 Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes * Kidney- or liver disease * Pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant within the study period * Supplementation with SCFAs * Supplementation with B12 vitamin * Special dietary habits (e.g. vegan/ketogenic diet) * Ongoing cancer treatment * Metabolic or absorptive disorders, gastric bypass operation, or use of medication affecting metabolism or food absorption * Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis or short bowel syndrome * Inability, physically or mentally, to comply with the procedure required by the study protocol as evaluated by the primary investigator, study manager or clinical responsible
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Locations
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University of Copenhagen
RECRUITINGCopenhagen, Copenhagen N, 2200, Denmark
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