Food Powder for Metabolism
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial examines the speed at which a special powdered food moves through the digestive system by detecting its DNA in stool samples. The aim is to determine if the food DNA primarily exits the body within a day after consumption. Participants will consume this reconstitutable food powder mixed with water and then provide stool samples for analysis. This trial suits healthy adults who can easily provide stool samples and do not already consume foods like camu camu, maqui, or kelp.
As an unphased trial, it allows participants to contribute to the scientific understanding of digestive health.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on diet and stool sample collection, so it's likely you can continue your medications, but you should confirm with the study team.
What prior data suggests that this food powder is safe?
Research has shown that the food powder used in this study is generally safe. In a study on instant tomato sauce powder, participants reported no negative reactions to the ingredients and consumed the powder without issues.
The food powder mixes easily with water and is designed for convenience and nutrition. Such products are common and usually well-tolerated.
Overall, previous studies have not shown any major safety concerns with this type of food powder. The study involves taking just one dose, making it a low-risk activity.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Unlike standard dietary interventions for metabolism, which often involve long-term dietary changes and supplements, this reconstitutable food powder offers a unique, single-dose approach. Researchers are excited because it provides a controlled way to assess the metabolic impact through stool sample analysis, allowing insights into gut microbiome interactions. This method could potentially reveal rapid, measurable effects on metabolism, offering a quicker and more targeted alternative to traditional methods.
What evidence suggests that this reconstitutable food powder is effective for studying food DNA digestion?
Research has shown that some DNA from food can pass through the digestive system and end up in stool. This study aims to track the speed and quantity of this food DNA digestion. The main idea is that most food DNA moves through the body and can be detected within about 24 hours. While previous studies have focused on food breakdown in the stomach, this study will examine the entire digestive process. Participants in this trial will consume a powdered food mixed with water, differing from their usual diet. The goal is to observe how quickly the food DNA appears and disappears in stool samples.13567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Lawrence David
Principal Investigator
Duke University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy individuals interested in helping to understand how food DNA moves through the digestive system. Participants will need to provide stool samples after consuming a special powdered food that's different from their usual diet.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Sample Collection
Participants submit a baseline stool sample before consuming the study-specific powdered food
Intervention
Participants consume a single dose of a study-specific powdered food and provide subsequent stool samples
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for the presence and decline of food-specific DNA in stool samples
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Reconstitutable food powder
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Duke University
Lead Sponsor