Beans for better bellies: new study tests pulse power in kids
NCT ID NCT07648446
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether eating more beans, lentils, and chickpeas can improve gut health in children ages 6 to 13. Over 6 weeks, 60 kids will either get free pulses and nutrition lessons or just the lessons. Researchers will check changes in gut bacteria and digestion markers.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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6 to 13 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-13 years old * Ability to speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Frequent pulse consumers (\>0.5 cup/week for females and \>1 cup / week for males) * Antibiotic use in the past 3 months * Diagnosed metabolic/gut diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, peptic ulcers, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, short bowel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease), neurological (multiple sclerosis, meningitis, recent stroke) or endocrine disorders (uncontrolled thyroid disorders, growth hormone disorders, adrenal gland disorders, uncontrolled diabetes - A1C \> 9%). * Current use of medications or nutrition supplements * Individuals following a specific dietary patten * Individuals who gained or lost \>5% body weight within the past 6 months * Those involved in another study concurrently * Any allergies to pulses * Intake of pre/pro/postbiotics in the past 3 months
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Locations
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The Gut Biome Lab
RECRUITINGTallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States
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