Mouth and gut bacteria and muscle health in older adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how the natural bacteria in your mouth and gut relate to muscle strength as we age. By joining, you'll help researchers understand if these tiny organisms play a role in keeping muscles healthy in older adults.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 70 years or older.
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
- You must not have taken probiotics (supplements with good bacteria) in the last 3 months.
- You must not have active cancer, an eating disorder, or a history of digestive surgery.
- You must not live in a nursing home for dependent seniors.
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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