Elucidating the Influence of Lactulose Intake on the Gut Microbiota Composition
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will test the influence of lactulose of the human gut microbiota. Healthy
volunteers will ingest 50g of lactulose and donate stool samples 1 day before as well as 1-2
days and 14 days after the test. Using sequencing and metabolomics techniques the
investigators will identify changes in microbiota composition upon lactulose exposure.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Zurich
Collaborator:
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ)