Fiber supplement study for bowel health and gut bacteria
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a dietary fiber supplement can change the bacteria in your colon (gut microbiome). You may be asked to take the fiber supplement during evaluation for a non-cancer rectal condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand the study and sign a consent form.
- Your visit is for a non-cancer anorectal problem (like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or an anal fistula), or you’re getting a standard colonoscopy.
- You do not currently have cancer, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.
- You do not have immune system medicine or conditions that suppress immunity.
- You have not had part or all of your colon removed, and you don’t have inherited colon cancer conditions like Lynch syndrome or FAP.
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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