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