Evaluating storage buffers for gut microbiome samples

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study assesses the effectiveness of various commercial storage buffers for preserving human gut fecal samples over time. It compares these buffers to directly frozen samples using metaproteomic analysis to ensure reliable sample preservation. By collecting fecal samples periodically from volunteers, the study aims to explore inter- and intra-individual variabilities at the proteome level, addressing a critical gap in metaproteomic research. The findings could lead to standardized protocols that enhance reproducibility and comparability in gut microbiome studies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• UVienna
  Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Giacomo Carta, PhD — University of Vienna
• Study coordinator: David Gomez Varela PhD. Senior Scientist, PhD
• Email: david.gomez.varela@univie.ac.at
• Phone: 1427755361

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.