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NCT number NCT05634044
Other study ID # 22041203-IRB01
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date November 8, 2022
Est. completion date October 13, 2023

Study information

Verified date May 2024
Source Rush University Medical Center
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Monitoring dietary intake and digestion is important for both medical monitoring and assessing the wellness of individuals. Fiber is an important nutrient that is not focused on enough, despite it being an essential nutrient for the bacteria and other micro-organisms that reside in our GI Tracts, known as the microbiome. Ingestion of fermentable soluble and insoluble dietary fiber has been shown to result in the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) by the colonic microbiome. These SCFAs are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and can be detected in the atmosphere of a bowel movement. We have developed an e-Nose device that once placed in the bathroom records volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the ambient air. We have demonstrated in an "N of 1" study a strong correlation between the eNose output and grams of daily fiber intake. The current study is being proposed to validate the e-Nose device on a larger population. This is a nonmedical device that is not regulated by the FDA. A total of 40 subjects are invited to participate in this 3-week study. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and provide stool and blood samples. The subjects will place the eNose device in their bathroom and record their daily food intake over a 3-week period.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 22
Est. completion date October 13, 2023
Est. primary completion date October 13, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender All
Age group 21 Years to 65 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: 1. Males and females, age 21-65, with no chronic medical diseases (mild and controlled hypertension, and controlled hyperlipidemia are acceptable). 2. Willingness to eat 2 prebiotic bar per day for two weeks and collect stool samples three times, provide blood samples twice and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients on a restricted diet (e.g., gluten-free diet, Paleo diet, vegetarian or vegan diet) 2. Allergy to almonds, flax seed, or coconuts 3. Chronic GI disorders (Inflammatory bowel disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome on regular therapy taking fiber or MiraLAX is acceptable to be enrolled; celiac disease, colon cancer, intestinal resection,) 4. Chronic NSAID use (more than 3 days per week) 5. Antibiotic use in the last 12 weeks 6. BMI > 35 or < 18 7. Inability to sign an informed consent form 8. Non-English speaker

Study Design


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Intervention

Device:
eNose Device
Participants will place the e-Nose device in their bathroom to record VOCs from the ambient air after they have a bowel movement. In addition to this, all participants will complete 2 blood draws 3 stool collections and questionnaires over the course of 4 visits during a 3-week period.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States Rush University Medical Center Chicago Illinois

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Rush University Medical Center

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Accuracy of this device to detect increased intake of fiber Assessed by comparing percentage change in volatile organic compounds (measured in OHMS) against the daily fiber intake in grams 3 weeks
Secondary Ability of eNose to detect increased production of SCFA- positive correlation between enose signals and each of three SCFA and total SCFA levels in stool Assessed by comparing eNose signal recordings (measured in OHMS) and each of three SCFA and total SCFA levels in stool 3 weeks
Secondary Impact of fiber bar in microbiota composition Assessed by 16s amplicon and function- SCFA levels 3 weeks
Secondary Tolerability of prebiotic bar Assessed by GI PROMIS questionnaires 3 weeks
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