Gut bacteria, muscle blood flow, and fitness study
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut affect blood flow to your muscles and your overall fitness. You will provide samples and do some exercise tests to help researchers understand this link.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and can give your own consent.
- You have not taken any oral antibiotics in the past 4 weeks.
- You do not use antibacterial mouthwash, or you can stop using it for the study.
- You are not a tobacco smoker.
- You do not have chronic kidney failure.
- You are able to perform exercise and can communicate in English.
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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