Le French Gut: Study to Understand Gut Microbiota Profiles in France National Project Collecting 100,000 Stool Samples and Health Data

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a large-scale project called Le French Gut to collect 100,000 fecal samples and related nutritional and clinical information from people living in France by 2027. This project is part of an international collaboration aiming to build the world's largest database of human microbiota, studying microbes from various body sites to understand differences by age, gender, lifestyle, and health status. The study focuses on healthy individuals as well as those with conditions such as diabetes, obesity, allergies, cancer, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. Participants will provide stool samples collected at home and complete an online questionnaire with 60 questions about their lifestyle, diet, and medical history. The project will map the diversity of gut microbiota across France, explore how it varies with diet and habits, and investigate changes linked to various diseases. The study is led by INRAE and the Public Assistance-Hospitals of Paris, supported by a consortium of medical, scientific, and industrial partners. During the study, participants' gut microbiota will be characterized to understand heterogeneity and diversity among individuals aged 18 and older living in France. Researchers will analyze stool samples and questionnaire data to describe gut microbiome profiles and their associations with health and disease. The overall participation lasts until 2027, with data collected through questionnaires and stool samples for ongoing analysis and monitoring.

Le French Gut: Characterization of Gut Microbiota Profiles in France