Gut bacteria and exercise performance study
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect your physical fitness and exercise ability. You would need to be a regular exerciser and take some antibiotics as part of the study.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 55 years old.
- You exercise at least twice a week for the last 6 months (like running, swimming, or team sports).
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 3 months.
- You do not have diabetes, cancer, or other chronic conditions that might affect the study.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning fertility treatment during the study.
- You are not allergic to the antibiotics used in this study (metronidazole or ciprofloxacin).
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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