Heat and humidity's effect on gut health and kidney stones
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how heat and humidity might affect certain body chemicals linked to kidney stones. It aims to understand why stones form, and may help find new ways to prevent them.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have kidney stones diagnosed by a doctor (or you are healthy with no stones)
- You are willing to give stool and blood samples
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the last 3 months
- You do not have an active urinary tract infection or other serious health conditions
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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