Identifying Terpenoid- and Carotenoid-modifying Enzymes in the Human Gut
Part of paid clinical trials in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Sponsor
- North Carolina State University
- Study ID
- NCT07589166
- Status
- Completed
Conditions
- Carotenoid Modifying Enzymes
- Terpene Synthases
Eligibility Criteria
- Sex
- ALL
- Age
- 18 Years - 65 Years
- Healthy Volunteers
- Accepted
Interventions
- No Intervention: Observational Cohort — OTHERNo intervention
Study Details
In this study, the investigators will collect fecal samples from healthy adults. The investigators will extract DNA from these fecal samples and use microbiological techniques to determine whether this DNA encodes enzymes that can react with certain chemicals called terpenoids and carotenoids. The investigators will additionally collect dietary information via a questionnaire.
Key Dates
- Start date
- Sep 9, 2025
- Status verified
- May 2026
- Primary completion
- Mar 1, 2026
- Completion
- Mar 1, 2026
Study Design
- Enrollment
- 40 participants (actual)
Arms
- Arm: Healthy adults
Primary Outcome Measure
Number of unique gut metagenomic enzymes with carotenoid-modifying activities for each participant. [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]
Locations (1)
| Facility | City | State | ZIP | Site coordinators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC State University | Raleigh | North Carolina | 27606 | - |
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