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Official title Kimchi and Gut Health
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07435831
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this study is to learn about the effects of eating kimchi on the gut health of healthy adults in the USA. The investigators will be researching the changes in the gut microbiome, biomarkers of gut health and cardiometabolic health after consuming fermented and unfermented cabbage.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 70. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- BMI of 25-30 kg/m2
- No or occasional consumption of kimchi (3 or fewer times per week)
- Willing to eat study food every day for 3 weeks
- Willing to participate in study protocols
You likely can't join if
- Allergy to cabbage and /or cruciferous family vegetables
- Allergy to kimchi ingredients such as shellfish and fish sauce
- Daily consumption of kimchi
- Diagnosed digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastrointestinal inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or conditions such as Crohn's...
- Previous bowel surgery that disrupts the digestive flow, motility or gastric emptying process
- Antibiotics used in the 2 months prior to enrollment
See the full eligibility criteria
- BMI of 25-30 kg/m2
- No or occasional consumption of kimchi (3 or fewer times per week)
- Willing to eat study food every day for 3 weeks
- Willing to participate in study protocols
- Allergy to cabbage and /or cruciferous family vegetables
- Allergy to kimchi ingredients such as shellfish and fish sauce
- Daily consumption of kimchi
- Diagnosed digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or gastrointestinal inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or conditions such as Crohn's disease
- Previous bowel surgery that disrupts the digestive flow, motility or gastric emptying process
- Antibiotics used in the 2 months prior to enrollment
- Unwillingness to discontinue probiotics during study and washout period
- Active diagnosis and/or treatment for cancer
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Davis, California, United States
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, 19 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 Davis, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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