A Study to Explore the Potential Impact of Food Ingestion on Circulating DNA Levels in the Blood

Overview

About this study

The research is being done to explore the potential impact of food ingestion on circulating DNA levels in the blood. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Signed informed consent
  2. Men or women between the ages of 18 and 81 (age at time Consent Form signed)

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Cancer of any organ (except non-melanoma skin cancers) within prior 5 years.
  2. Active gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g. diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting).
  3. Known GI disease likely to influence digestive processes (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic insufficiency, celiac disease, etc).
  4. Prior surgery involving resection of any portion of the GI tract
  5. Lactose intolerance
  6. Gluten intolerance or celiac disease
  7. Diabetes
  8. Chronic inflammatory conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus) known to increase ctDNA.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

John Kisiel, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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Additional contact information

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