Gut Microbiome Sampling During Endurance Exercise
This study looks at how endurance exercise affects the bacteria living in your gut. Researchers will collect samples before and after exercise to see what changes. It may help us understand how exercise keeps your gut healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA 1 or 2).
- You are fluent in English and can understand study instructions.
- You have not had any stomach or intestinal surgeries or conditions like Crohn's or diverticulitis.
- If you are a woman who could become pregnant, you are not pregnant and agree to use birth control.
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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