How gut-derived fatty acids affect brain activity
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how short-chain fatty acids (natural compounds made by gut bacteria) affect brain activity in healthy men. You would get a supplement and undergo brain scans to see if it changes how your brain responds.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man between 18 and 45 years old.
- Your body mass index (a measure of body size) should be between 18.5 and 25.
- You need access to a home freezer that is set to at least 0°F (-18°C).
- You must be in good health with no history of brain, psychiatric, stomach, or hormone conditions.
- You cannot be a smoker, work night shifts, or take certain medications (like antibiotics or steroids) within the last 3 months.
- You cannot have recently (within 1 month) had an infection, vaccination, or used pre/probiotic supplements.
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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