CompletedNot Applicable

The Associations Between Gut Length, Gut Microbiota and Food Assimilation

China42 participantsStarted 2024-05-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this observational study is to explore the relationships between gut length, the microbiota and food energy assimilation rates in humans.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-40 years old, healthy and disease free. * Regular bowel movements. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are constipated or suffer from intestinal disorders; * Individuals with mental illnesses such as depression and claustrophobia; * Individuals with glaucoma and prostate hypertrophy; * Metal implants in the body; * Pregnant and lactating women; * Individuals with blood phobia, pathologic hypotension or hypertension; * Use of antibiotics, probiotics, oral laxatives within 8 weeks; * Individuals with metabolic diseases (e.g., chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus); recent weight loss due to various medical reasons; * Individuals with infectious diseases (e.g. HIV); * Irregular diet, lifestyle, addiction to tobacco, alcohol or drugs.

What they're measuring

Gut length

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Energy intake

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Fecal energy

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival

Microbiome/Microbiota

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Metabolites

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06377956

SponsorShenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology ,Chinese Academy of Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Gut length

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Energy intake

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Fecal energy

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival

Microbiome/Microbiota

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.

Metabolites

Timeframe: Through study completion for one year, will be measured on arrival.