Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Fermented Vegetables on Gut Microflora and Inflammation in Women
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Florida
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Arkansas
Conditions:
Inflammation
Women's Health
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This proposal will examine whether daily consumption of fermented vegetables for 6 weeks can impact the gut microflora and markers of inflammation of women between the ages of 18-70 years.
Detailed Description
Interested participants will be invited to an orientation where study procedures will be explained in detail. Once the consent form is signed participants will schedule a visit to provide blood, urine...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI: 18.5-40 kg/m2
- Non-smoker
- No previous diagnosis of cancer
- No thyroid disease
- No diabetes
- Willing to consume 1/2 cup of vegetables daily for 6 weeks
- No use of psychotic or depression medication
- No medication to lose weight
- Not on a weight loss diet
- No use of antibiotics over the past 3 months
- No consumption of fermented vegetables on a regular basis
- No history of autoimmune disease, including gastrointestinal disease
Exclusion
- BMI \<18.5 or \>40 kg/m2
- Smoker
- Taking medications that affect appetite or body weight
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Not willing to consume 1/2 cup of vegetables daily for 6 weeks
- Willing to show up at two appointments
- Following a fad diet
- Using antibiotics frequently
- Diagnosed with autoimmune disease, like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid disease, colitis
- Regular consumption of fermented vegetables
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 7 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 16 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03407794
Start Date
January 7 2018
End Date
April 16 2021
Last Update
January 11 2023
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University of North Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224