Studying gut bacteria patterns in systemic sclerosis over time
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This study looks at changes in gut bacteria over time in people with systemic sclerosis (a connective tissue disease). It also compares them with healthy adults to understand what gut bacteria patterns may be linked to this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- If you have systemic sclerosis, it must meet the ACR diagnosis criteria your doctor uses.
- You must be able to read French and give informed consent to join.
- You should not have severe anemia (hemoglobin below 7 g/dL).
- You must not have taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics (or similar gut-altering treatments) within 2 months before providing a stool sample.
- If you are in the control group, you should not have systemic sclerosis or any other chronic disease, and should not have certain ongoing symptoms or long-term conditions.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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