Gut mini-pill study: testing a new capsule
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests a special mini-pill that may help your gut health. You'll take the pill and provide stool samples while eating provided meals.
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Who can take part
- Be a man or a woman past menopause, between 51 and 74 years old
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 35
- Have normal blood pressure (with or without medication)
- Have regular bowel movements (at least once every other day)
- Be willing to swallow the mini-pill and collect multiple stool samples
- Live in or near the greater Boston area 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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