Fasting and fiber for gut health
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if combining a supervised fast with extra fiber can improve gut health. If you're interested in a 10-day fasting program at a clinic, this might be for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
- You are willing to stay at the clinic in Überlingen, Germany and fast for about 10 days.
- You have not taken antibiotics, prebiotics, or probiotics in the last 2 months.
- You do not have certain digestive diseases, diabetes on medication, kidney stones, active cancer, or addiction issues.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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