Revealing Microbiome Association With (Plant-based) Diet in Freshman

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF KIEL · Oct 21, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different diets—vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore—affect the body and gut health of college freshmen over their first year. Researchers want to understand how these diets impact body weight and the types of bacteria found in saliva and stool, as well as changes in substances in saliva, urine, and blood. By exploring these effects, the study hopes to reveal how diet can influence overall health.

To participate, you need to be a college freshman who has been following a specific diet (vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore) for at least three months and own a smartphone with internet access. You cannot take regular medications (except birth control) or have taken antibiotics recently, nor should you have any chronic illnesses, especially gut-related conditions. If you join, you can expect to provide samples of your saliva, stool, and other bodily fluids at different points during the trial. This research aims to offer insights into healthy eating patterns for students and their potential health benefits.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • freshman
• • following a vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern for at least 3 months
• • own a smartphone (including internet access and camera)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • regular use of medication (excluding oral contraceptiva)
• • use of antibiotics in the last 6 weeks
• • chronic disease, especially gut diseases
• • following a vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern for less then 3 months
• • no clear assignment of vegan / vegetarian / omnivore dietary pattern
• • electrical implants