Clinical Trial

Identifying Terpenoid- and Carotenoid-modifying Enzymes in the Human Gut

Study acronym: NCState
Completed
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Summary
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.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
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Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07589166
Lead Sponsor North Carolina State University
Collaborators: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions Terpene Synthases, Carotenoid Modifying Enzymes
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-09-09
Primary Completion 2026-03-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-20