Associations Between the Microbiome, Skeletal Muscle Perfusion, and Fitness Status
Recruiting
Observational Study
Heart Failure, Systolic
Heart Failure, Diastolic
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Overweight and Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 70 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of the study is to determine associations between fitness status, bacteria in the mouth, and the blood flow to muscle. This study is trying to find out if fitness status impacts the bacteria that are present in the oral microbiome (environment in the mouth) or the ability of the body to send blood to the skeletal muscle.
Participants will complete all or some of the following:
* A mo…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects must be able to communicate meaningfully with the investigator and must be legally competent to provide written informed consent.
* Subjects may be of either sex with age 18 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Oral antibiotic use within previous four weeks
* Oral disease o…
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