Probiotic drink to lower pesticide in the body
This study tests whether taking a probiotic (a beneficial bacteria) by mouth can help lower the amount of chlordecone in your blood. Chlordecone is an old pesticide that can stay in the body for years, and the probiotic might help remove it faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have been exposed to chlordecone (a pesticide) and have a recent blood test showing a level higher than 1 microgram per liter (μg/L).
- You cannot have a history of cancer, serious infections in the last 6 months, or ongoing digestive conditions like Crohn's disease or chronic diarrhea.
- You cannot have had recent digestive surgery, or use certain medicines like cholestyramine or ursodeoxycholic acid.
- You must not have taken probiotics (including certain yogurts or supplements) in the last 2 weeks, or antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- If you are a woman of childbearing age, you must be able to use contraception during the study.
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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