Vitamin c may soothe leaky gut in obesity, new study hopes
NCT ID NCT07151105
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking vitamin C daily can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in adults with obesity. Over two 2-week periods, 34 participants will take either vitamin C or a placebo, and researchers will measure gut permeability using sugar drinks and blood, urine, and stool samples. The goal is to see if a simple vitamin can help prevent harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream, which may lower the risk of heart and liver problems.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 34 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- 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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18 to 50 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Men and women between 18-50 years of age * BMI 30-40 kg/m² * Resting blood pressure \<140/90 mm Hg * No use of multivitamin/vitamin C supplement within past 1-month * Non-vegetarian/non-vegan * Willingness to follow a diet low in fruits and vegetables for two, 2-week periods Exclusion Criteria: * Current smoker or vaper, including tobacco, cannabis, or nicotine products * Alcohol consumption \>2 drinks/day * Use of antibiotics within past 1-month * Use of probiotic supplements within past 1-month * Use of anti-inflammatory drugs within past 1-month * Individuals with unmanaged or poorly controlled diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension * Known history of bleeding disorders, hemochromatosis, or kidney stones * For Women: Pregnancy, lactation, or change in birth control within the past 3-months * Use of certain medications that may interact with vitamin C, including blood thinners, some antiviral drugs (e.g., indinavir), and certain antipsychotic medications (e.g., fluphenazine).
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Contact
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Locations
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The Ohio State University
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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