13C-Pyruvate Breath Test

Completed · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of the test is to measure an enzyme called pyruvate. Subjects will fast for 12 hours and then undergo a breath test, have blood drawn, and cells from the inside of the mouth collected over a 12 hour period. The tests will be repeated at least a week later and subjects receive a dose of dichloroacetate (DCA)

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01807702

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

5

Starts

2013-03-01

Expected to finish

2013-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-12-02

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• Any illness
• Chronic health condition
• Use of street drugs
• Taking medication
• Abnormal labs Abnormal physical exam -

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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