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Official title The Effect of Bifidobacterium Probiotics on Gut Microbiota Changes in Healthy Adults During Short-term Travel Along the Silk Road
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07182500
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Journeying along the historic Silk Road exposes travelers to dramatic dietary shifts, unfamiliar microbial environments, and the physical stresses of long-distance travel-all known to disrupt gut health and cause gastrointestinal complaints, including traveler's diarrhea and sleep disturbances. Such disruptions may also elevate the risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant organisms.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Generally healthy adults
- Scheduled to undertake a short-term round trip (less than 7 days) to abroad
- Able to complete study procedures
- Willing to take intervention products
You likely can't join if
- Use of antibiotics, probiotics, hormones, immunosuppressants, biologics or JAK inhibitors within four weeks prior to study
- Chronic or severe systemic diseases (including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, malignant or psychiatric disorders)
- Uncontrolled parasitic infections
- Long-term use of corticosteroids, growth hormone, vitamin B12, lysine or inositol
- Major surgery within one month
- Allergy to probiotic components
See the full eligibility criteria
- Generally healthy adults
- Scheduled to undertake a short-term round trip (less than 7 days) to abroad
- Able to complete study procedures
- Willing to take intervention products
- Use of antibiotics, probiotics, hormones, immunosuppressants, biologics or JAK inhibitors within four weeks prior to study
- Chronic or severe systemic diseases (including cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, malignant or psychiatric disorders)
- Uncontrolled parasitic infections
- Long-term use of corticosteroids, growth hormone, vitamin B12, lysine or inositol
- Major surgery within one month
- Allergy to probiotic components
- Other conditions deemed inappropriate by investigators
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Huangpu, Shanghai Municipality, China
- George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Huangpu, Shanghai Municipality, China; George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.