Testing how diet affects urinary bladder health
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This study tests how different diets affect bladder health by looking at changes in certain cells and markers in urine from people following those diets.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Centre Biel/Bienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Biel/Bienne, BE and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05643963 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study aims to explore the impact of dietary intake on the characteristics of urothelial cells and urinary biomarkers. Participants will follow a specific diet for a set period, after which biomarker assessments will be conducted. They will then switch to an opposite diet for the same duration, with further biomarker evaluations at the end. The study seeks to compare the biomarker changes associated with different dietary regimes to understand their influence on urinary bladder health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals without chronic diseases or regular medication who are willing to adhere to dietary instructions.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic diseases or those on regular medication may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary modifications that may improve urinary bladder health and reduce disease risk.
How similar studies have performed: While dietary influences on health are widely studied, this specific approach to urinary bladder characteristics is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * no daily medication * no ongoing medical treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic disease * Regular medication * Not willing to follow diet instructions
Where this trial is running
Biel/Bienne, BE and 1 other locations
- Department of Urology, Spitalzentrum Biel — Biel/Bienne, Be, Switzerland (Recruiting)
- Roland Seiler — Biel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Roland Seiler, Prof.
- Email: urology@szb-chb.ch
- Phone: +41 32 324 32 06
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.