The QIB Colon Model (NCT02653001) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The QIB Colon Model
United Kingdom20 participantsStarted 2015-12-18
Plain-language summary
The aim of this project is to establish a list of volunteers willing and able to donate stool samples for use in the model colon so as to facilitate research directed toward understanding the basic science underlying the interactions between the gut microbiome, potential external modifiers, and health.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Live or work within 10 miles of the Norwich Research Park.
* Having a normal bowel habit; assessed as regular defecation between 3 times a day and 3 times a week, with a form similar to 3-5 on the Bristol Stool Chart.
* Do not have any diagnosed chronic gastrointestinal health problem, such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, or coeliac disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
This will depend on individual experiments but in most cases samples will not be collected from individuals:
* who have used antibiotics or probiotics in the last 2 months.
* who are pregnant or breast feeding.
* who have recently used other medications or food supplements (considered on a study-specific basis).
* who have recently had an operation requiring general anaesthetic.
* who have had a gastrointestinal upset, such as vomiting or diarrhoea within the last 72hrs.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.