Impact of Dietary Fiber Supplementation on Colonic Microbiome
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Benign Colorectal Neoplasm
Non-Neoplastic Anal Disorder
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- OHSU Knight Cancer Institute · Other
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About This Trial
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 preca…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age \>= 18 years
* Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document
* Patients who present with a chief complaint of a benign anorectal pathology including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and anal fistulas without underlying conditions such as …
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