How sample handling affects gut bacteria analysis
This trial is studying how the way we handle human samples affects the quality of microbiota (gut bacteria) analysis. It's looking for healthy volunteers to donate samples so researchers can improve lab methods.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You do not have any diagnosed medical condition.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the past 2 months.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have certain gastrointestinal conditions or recent digestive surgery.
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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