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NCT06903806 Microbiome Sampling During Endurance Exercise

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NCT ID NCT06903806
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Stanford University
Condition Healthy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2024-08-04
Primary Completion 2026-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Treadmill ExerciseCooling GlovesMicrobiome Capsule

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-04 with a primary completion date of 2026-12.

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Brief Summary

The small intestine and feces of subjects undergoing endurance exercise will be sampled to examine their microbiome composition

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects must meet all of the following criteria to be included in the study: * Males or females 18 years of age or older and 70 years of age or younger at the time of the first Screening Visit. * ASA Classifications 1 and 2. * For women of childbearing potential, negative urine pregnancy test within 7 days of Screening Visit. Willingness to use highly effective contraception during the entire study period (e.g.: implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, intra-uterine device or declared abstinence). * Subject is fluent in English and understands the study protocol and informed consent and is willing and able to comply with study requirements and sign the informed consent form. Non-English speakers will not be included in the study because consent forms are in English, and any instructions during exercise will need to be provided in English. Exclusion Criteria: Subjects with any of the following conditions or characteristics must be excluded from the study: * History of any of the following: * Prior gastric or esophageal surgery, including lap banding or bariatric surgery * Bowel obstruction * Gastric outlet obstruction * Diverticulitis * Inflammatory bowel disease * Ileostomy or colostomy * Gastric or esophageal cancer * Achalasia * Esophageal diverticulum * Active Dysphagia or Odynophagia * Active medication use for any gastrointestinal conditions * Pregnancy or planned pregnancy within 30 days from Screening Visit, or breast-feeding * Any form of active substance abuse or dependence (including drug or alcohol abuse), unstable medical or psychiatric disorder, or any chronic condition susceptible, in the opinion of the investigator, to interfere with the conduct of the study * A clinical condition that, in the judgment of the investigator, could potentially pose a health risk to the subject while involved in the study

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Sean P Spencer, MD, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Stanford University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06903806 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06903806 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06903806 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Stanford University to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT06903806 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stanford, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06903806 clinical trial?

NCT06903806 is sponsored by Stanford University. The principal investigator is Sean P Spencer, MD, PhD at Stanford University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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