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New treatment option for Enteral Nutrition's Effect on the Gut
Official title Healthy Volunteers Enteral Nutrition Study (HEN)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07426003
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This research study is being conducted to determine the effects of enteral nutrition on healthy people. Enteral nutrition for the purpose of this study refers to the use of a specially developed formula taken by mouth that provides all essential nutrition either in the absence of food or to supplement the intake of foods.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
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 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Must be able to read and understand English
- Must be able to sign a consent form for the study
You likely can't join if
- BMI \ 30
- Unintentional weight loss of \>10% in the last 3-6 months
- Kidney disease
- Diagnosis of cirrhosis
- Taking diuretics
- Anemia - Hemoglobin \<lower limit of normal in men or \<10 g/dL in women.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Must be able to read and understand English
- Must be able to sign a consent form for the study
- BMI \ 30
- Unintentional weight loss of \>10% in the last 3-6 months
- Kidney disease
- Diagnosis of cirrhosis
- Taking diuretics
- Anemia - Hemoglobin \<lower limit of normal in men or \<10 g/dL in women.
- Taking iron supplements within 2 weeks for Visit 2.1
- Taking prebiotic or probiotic supplements or any supplement including a multivitamin within 2 weeks of Visit 2.1
- Taking antibiotics less than 4 weeks prior to Visit 2.1
- Diarrhea in the 2 weeks prior to Visit 2.1
- Diabetes mellitus
- Diagnosis of congestive heart failure
- Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease
- Bowel resection other than an appendectomy
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Intolerance or allergy to nutritional formula, chicken, eggs, apples, banana, potatoes
- Using protein supplements, including powder added to food or drinks within 2 weeks of Visit 2.1
- Baseline bowel frequency less than every 2 days or greater than 3 times daily
- Student or employee of any one of the investigators.
- Anyone who cannot receive study payment (e.g. visa constraints).
- Any condition that the investigator feels may limit the volunteer's ability to complete the study protocol.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 70 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. 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.