Exploring how visiting green areas affects the human microbiome

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 investigates the impact of visiting green areas on the human microbiome by analyzing microbial transfer. Participants, including children and adults, will visit a designated green space and engage in activities while providing microbiome samples before and after their visit. The study also aims to identify environmental, health, and lifestyle factors that may influence changes in the microbiome. By collecting swabs from participants' skin and nose, along with questionnaires, researchers hope to establish a connection between nature exposure and microbiome composition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion criteria:

Children (min. 4 years old) and adult participants (18+) of any gender in generally good health.

No strict exclusion criteria will be set in advance.

Where it's running

• Universiteit Antwerpen
  Antwerp, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Irina Spacova, Prof. — Universiteit Antwerpen
• Study coordinator: Irina Spacova, Prof.
• Email: irina.spacova@uantwerpen.be
• Phone: +32 3 265 32 89

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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.