Gut Flora Metabolite Reduction After Dietary Intervention (GRADY) (NCT02016430) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gut Flora Metabolite Reduction After Dietary Intervention (GRADY)
United States170 participantsStarted 2014-04-04
Plain-language summary
Our group has recently identified the association between gut-flora-mediated carnitine and phosphatidylcholine metabolism, specifically trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), and cardiovascular risk. This study investigates the ability for dietary intervention to modulate TMAO levels.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Cohort 1 Inclusion criteria:
* Men and women age 18 years or above.
* Elevated TMAO metabolizers (\>5 µM) based on screening test and/or eGFR \< 60 at most recent measurement.
* Willing to remain on aspirin or able to be off aspirin or aspirin products for 1 week prior to starting the study and staying on the same aspirin regimen during the duration of the study.
* Willing to sign the consent form and follow the study protocol, which includes a 12-week dietary modification.
Cohort 2 Inclusion criteria:
* Men and women age 18 years or above.
* Willing to remain on aspirin or able to be off aspirin or aspirin products for 1 week prior to starting the study and staying on the same aspirin regimen during the duration of the study.
* Willing to sign the consent form and follow the study protocol.
* eGFR values ranging from 16-59
Cohort 3 Inclusion criteria:
* Men and women age 18 years or above.
* Willing to remain on aspirin or able to be off aspirin or aspirin products for 1 week prior to starting the study and staying on the same aspirin regimen during the duration of the study.
* Willing to sign the consent form and follow the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria (all cohorts):
* Significant chronic illness or end-organ dysfunction, including known history of uncompensated heart failure, renal failure, pulmonary disease, hematologic diseases.
* Active infection or received antibiotics within 2 months of study enrollment
* Use of over-the-counter probi…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.