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Rural Indiana Residents Needed for Gut Health Study
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Patricia Wolf
Primary Investigator
Recruiting
18 years - 80 years
All
Phase
N/A
40 participants needed
1 Location
Brief description of study
Have you ever wondered how things you eat or drink affect the bacteria in your gut? Do you live in a rural Indiana area?
Researchers from the Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University are looking at a how nutrient called cysteine [pronounced SIS-tee-een] is related to bacteria in our gut and early-onset colorectal cancer risk (EOCRC). In rural areas, it can be hard to find healthy foods. This study also wants to find out if these challenges lead people to eat more foods that contain high amounts of cysteine, and how this might affect the bacteria in their gut and their health.
This study can be completed entirely from your own home - NO in-person visits are required.
Who can take part?
Individuals, ages 18-80, who are generally healthy (have no abnormal GI issues) and live in a county with less than 50,000 residents or live over 10 miles from their nearest grocery store.
Detailed description of study
What will happen during the study?
- This study will take approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete, spread over 3 days.
- You will have the option of completing this study on fully remotely from home or on Purdue University’s campus (if you choose to complete this study on campus, you will need to make 2 trips to campus).
- As a part of this study, you'll be asked to fill out surveys, provide height and weight information or have your height and weight measured, and discuss the foods that you have eaten within the past 24 hours, a process called a dietary recall.
- You will provide 5 water samples, and have the option to provide two additional water samples.
- You will also receive a stool sample collection kit and instructions on how to use it. Remote participants will receive materials and guidance on how to mail their stool samples, or a member of the study team will pick the sample up from you.
- You must complete the second dietary recall and return your stool sample within 5 days of starting the study.
Incentive/compensation
- You will receive a $25 Amazon e-gift card for completing all of the study requirements.
- You can receive information about your home water quality once the study data has been analyzed.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: All
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Age: 18 years - 80 years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria:
- Willingness to complete 24-hour dietary recalls.
- Willingness to provide 5 water samples and a stool sample.
- Live in a county with less than 50,000 residents OR live over 10 miles from their nearest grocery store.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Use of antibiotics within the past 6 months
- Abnormal gastrointestinal transit (chronic constipation, diarrhea, bloating etc.)
- A history of organ transplantation
- Currently pregnant
Updated on
31 Mar 2025.
Study ID: IRB-2024-366 (PURDUE)
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