Learning About Pulses and Gut Health in Children
Part of Digestive system, Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study teaches children ages 6–13 about pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas) and how they affect gut health. Researchers want to understand whether eating pulses helps children's digestive systems work better.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 13 years old
- Your child speaks English
- Your child does not eat pulses (beans, lentils, chickpeas) regularly—less than 0.5 cups per week for girls or 1 cup per week for boys
- Your child has not taken antibiotics in the past 3 months
- Your child does not have ongoing digestive, brain/nervous system, or hormone disorders (like uncontrolled diabetes, thyroid problems, or inflammatory bowel disease)
- Your child is not taking regular medications or dietary supplements and is not on a special diet
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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