A Study to Determine if Differences in the Microbe Environment of the Intestines Connects to the Effects of Obesity on Intestinal Stem Cells

Overview

About this study

New studies are revealing how a high-fat diet could be making the cells of the intestinal lining more likely to become cancerous. The purpose of this study is to find how the microbe envntironment of the intestines in obesity influences the growth of intestinal stem cells, which could then trigger intestinal tumors.

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

Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 20-25 (healthy control) or 35 and above (obese)
Adults aged 18-65

Exclusion Criteria

Known diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease, microscopic colitis, celiac disease or other inflammatory conditions or diabetes mellitus
Antibiotic use within the past 4 weeks (they can be enrolled after a four week washout period and subsequent use during the 6 month study duration does not exclude them)
Bowel preparation for colonoscopy within the past week
Significant bowel surgery other than hysterectomy or appendectomy
Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant within the study time frame
Any other disease(s), condition(s) or habit(s) that would interfere with completion of study, or in the judgment of the investigator would potentially interfere with compliance to this study or would adversely affect study outcomes
Age < 18 or vulnerable adults

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 Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Purna Kashyap, M.B.B.S.

Closed for enrollment

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