PRObing The Efficacy of Commercial Stage Storage Buffers and Evaluating Gut Metaproteome Variability Between Individuals
Recruiting
Observational Study
Gut Microbiome
Buffer
Methodology Study
Fecal Microbiota
Variability
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 70
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 52 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Vienna · Other
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About This Trial
The study aims to assess the effectiveness of various commercial and non-hazardous buffers for the storage of human gut fecal samples over time. This evaluation will be conducted by comparing the performance of these buffers against directly frozen samples using metaproteomic analysis. The study is motivated by the need for standardized protocols for sample preservation in metaproteomic research, …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* agreeing to participate after signing the informed consent form and
* being 18-70 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
* take antibiotics during the previous 1 month
* had undergone gastrointestinal surgery
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