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NCT Number: NCT03153059

Gut Microbiota and Stool Frequency

We hypothesized that some difference in the composition and distribution of gut microbiota in people with a large number of defecation (two or three times a day or more), people with normal defecation (one time a day or two days), and people with a small number of defecation (two times a week or less).

And we investigate the association between gut microbiota and stool frequency.

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Key information

Conditions

Gut Microbiota

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Kosin University Gospel Hospital

Busan, 49267, South Korea

About this study

We divided three groups. (total number = 60 subjects)

  • a large number of defecation group (≥ 2-3 times/day) - 20 subjects
  • normal defecation group (1 time/day or 1 time/2 days) - 20 subjects
  • a small number of defecation group (≤ 2 times/week) - 20 subjects

After collection of stools, we will analyze the composition and distribution of gut microbiota, and compared the results of three groups.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • adults between the age of 20 and 50

Exclusion criteria

  • subjects with cancer or IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
  • subjects with history of abdominal surgery
  • subjects who take medication related to gastrointestinal motility within 3 months
  • subjects who take antibiotics within 3 months

Treatment and study plan

Stool frequency

Other

This study is just observational study.

Primary outcomes

  1. stool frequency and gut microbiota

    Time frame: six months

    Analysis of correlation between stool frequency and gut microbiota

Secondary outcomes

  1. stool consistency and gut microbiota

    Time frame: six months

    Analysis of correlation between stool consistency and gut microbiota

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kosin University Gospel Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Association Between Gut Microbiota and Stool Frequency

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
May 15, 2017
Registry last updated
Dec 4, 2017

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