Description Module

Description Module

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NCT ID: NCT03348592
Brief Summary: The purpose of this Phase 1, 3-period crossover with repeated measures feasibility study is to characterize the gut microbiome of individuals with chronic kidney disease, and to explore effects of p-inulin on the gut microbiome. The nature of the study will provide information about the feasibility of stool sample collection for future multicenter studies of the gut microbiome.
Detailed Description: The overarching hypothesis motivating this exploratory study of variability is that treatment with oligofructose-enriched inulin (p-inulin) will alter the composition and/or function of the gut microbiome, and thereby reduce the generation of gut-derived uremic toxins, improve gut barrier function and attenuate systemic inflammation in CKD patients. In order to design a future clinical trial the following parameters from CKD subjects are needed: 1. Intra-patient variability in the composition and function of the gut microbiome 2. Inter-patient variability in the composition and function of the gut microbiome 3. Impact of p-inulin on the composition and function of the gut microbiome 4. Tolerability of p-inulin administration 5. Feasibility of collecting stool samples in this patient population
Study: NCT03348592
Study Brief:
Protocol Section: NCT03348592