Exploring how the body processes plant compounds from coffee and other foods

Investigation of in Vivo Endogenous and/or Exogenous Production of Phenolic Metabolites Using (un)Targeted Metabolomics

NA · University of Parma · NCT06028659

This study is testing how healthy adults process plant compounds found in coffee and other foods to see how it affects their health.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment30 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 40 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Parma (other)
Locations1 site (Parma, PR)
Trial IDNCT06028659 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how healthy adults metabolize (poly)phenols, which are plant compounds found in foods like coffee. It involves a randomized cross-over design where participants will consume coffee and water over five days in two different arms. The goal is to understand individual variability in the metabolism of these compounds and their potential health benefits. Participants will be closely monitored, and their personal data will be collected while ensuring privacy through pseudoanonymization.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 20-40 who regularly consume coffee.

Not a fit: Patients with metabolic, cardiovascular, renal, digestive diseases, or those with autoimmune disorders may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance our understanding of how dietary (poly)phenols contribute to health, potentially leading to improved dietary recommendations.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in understanding the health benefits of (poly)phenols, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Apparently healthy adults,
* Age 20-40 years old,
* Body mass index (BMI) between 18-28,
* Regular coffee consumers (at least 1 cup a day).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Clinical diagnosis of metabolic diseases,
* Clinical diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases,
* Clinical diagnosis of renal diseases,
* Clinical diagnosis of digestive diseases,
* Immunodeficiency
* Autoimmune diseases (other than well-compensated hypothyroidism),
* Mental disorders
* Regular use of medication (except birth-control pills and hormone replacement therapies),
* Use of antibiotics in the last month prior to enrollment,
* Food allergies or intolerances,
* Pregnancy
* Lactation

Where this trial is running

Parma, PR

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Individual Variability inPhenol Metabolism, phenols, catabolites, coffee, metabolism, low-molecular-weightphenols, metabolomics

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.