CompletedNot Applicable

UVB: Skin to Gut Study

Canada23 participantsStarted 2018-02-19

Plain-language summary

This research will explore the potential effects of Narrow-Band Ultra Violet B (NB-UVB) radiation on the intestinal microbiota composition and confirm a regulatory skin-to-gut axis during baseline conditions. Changes in the intestinal microbiota composition caused by NB-UVB phototherapy could be beneficial for patients with chronic/auto-inflammatory diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by removing dangerous bacteria, increasing beneficial bacteria, and ultimately modulating immune responses.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Caucasian females * Fitzpatrick skin type I, II or III Exclusion Criteria: * Skin photosensitivity due to medication * Been on vacation to a sunny destination three months before enrollment * Visit tanning beds on a regular basis in the past

What they're measuring

Serum vitamin D

Timeframe: 1 week

Microbiome

Timeframe: Before and after the UVB exposures (1 week apart)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03962673

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-04-27

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