The Effect of Increasing Dietary Protein on the Gut Microbiome and Its Metabolites (PSGM Trial)
Palo Alto (17 mi)Overseen byLauri O. Byerley, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: N/A
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?This study will determine the effect of dietary protein not absorbed in the small intestine on the bacteria in the large intestine and the metabolites those bacteria produce when they break down the protein. The three specific goals are:
1. Determine if increasing dietary protein increases the purine breakdown product, allantoin, as observed in our previous study.
2. Establish a model to examine the effect of dietary protein on the gut microbiota and metabolites.
3. Identify gut bacteria and metabolite changes that occur with increased consumption of animal (whey) or plant (pea) protein sources.
Eligibility Criteria
Treatment Details
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Whey protein supplementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group of participants will consume 50 g of whey protein supplement daily.
Group II: Pea protein supplementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This group of participants will consume 50 g of pea protein supplement daily.
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New OrleansLead Sponsor