Impact of PEG Bowel Preparation on Gut Microbiome Composition Recovery
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The main objective is to evaluate the impact of intestinal preparation on the composition, diversity and metabolome of the intestinal microbiota.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteer participant cohort: 1. \> 18 years of age 2. The participant has provided documented informed consent for the participation and to complete PEG bowel preparation and return collected stool samples. Exclusion Criteria: * An ileus * Significant gastric retention * Suspected or established mechanical bowel obstruction * Inflammatory or infectious gastrointestinal condition * Neurologic or cognitive impairment that prevents safe swallowing * Recent history (\<1 year) of cancer that still requires ongoing treatment * Recent use of antibiotics 1 month prior to participation in the trial * History of cardiac disease * History of active renal dysfunction * Presence of any absolute contraindication to PEG bowel preparation according to manufacturer labeling