Plant chemical study for people with an ileostomy
This study looks at how plant chemicals (called polyphenols) are absorbed in people with an ileostomy. It aims to understand digestion and could help guide future nutrition advice for ileostomy patients.
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Who can take part
- You must have an ileostomy (a stoma where waste leaves the body through the abdomen) that was created more than 1 year ago.
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18 and 28 (a healthy range).
- You must be a non-smoker and not vape.
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months, and cannot take certain supplements (like plant extracts or vitamins) for 2 weeks before the study.
- You must be able to attend in-person visits (not housebound) and not be in another medical study right now.
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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