Exploring health benefits of natural compounds
Official title: Beneficial Exposome: Investigating Its Effect on Human Health
Run by Stanford University · NCT06093464 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether being around natural compounds can improve people's overall health, including their mood, stress levels, and sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 16, 2024 |
| Main results expected | April 2026 |
| Study ends | April 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 4, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06093464 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18 and older who can understand and communicate in English.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have specific allergies or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the positive health outcomes associated with regular exposure to naturally occurring compounds, focusing on their potential benefits for holistic human health. Researchers will analyze blood specimens to measure biomarkers such as cortisol and inflammatory markers, while also utilizing wearable sensors to assess cardiovascular health and sleep quality. Participants will complete surveys to evaluate their well-being, stress levels, and mood. The goal is to understand how intentional exposure to these compounds can influence overall health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how natural compounds can enhance overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been extensive research on harmful environmental exposures, studies focusing on beneficial exposomes are less common, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Read, speak, and understand English * Live in the US territory Exclusion Criteria: * Mental incapacity and/or cognitive impairment on the part of the patient that would preclude adequate understanding of, or cooperation with, the study protocol * Is pregnant * Is breastfeeding * Has epilepsy * Has allergies to Cupressaceae family of plants, common plants include redwoods, junipers, cypress, cedar, fir, and sequoia
Where it's running
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Snyder, PhD — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Ji Hyun Kim, MS
- Email: jikimji@stanford.edu
- Phone: (650) 441-6216
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.