Clinical Trial: Impact of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Colonic Mucosal Microbiome
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Benign Colorectal Neoplasm
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Changes in Colonic Mucosal Microbiome With Fiber Supplementation
Brief Summary:
This clinical trial tests whether daily fiber supplementation will change the mucosal microbiome of the colon.The microbiome are microorganisms that live in the human gut.They serve a vital role in maintaining health.Certain microbial strains are associated with the growth of colon polyps, which eventually could go on to form colon cancer.Giving dietary fiber supplements may help prevent precancerous polyps from ever developing.
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