Effects of Adding Chickpeas to the American Diet on Fecal Microbiota Composition and Markers of Inflammation

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Conditions studied: Inflammation

In brief

This prospective study will assess the effects of adding legumes, especially chick peas, to the diet of healthy adults on the commensal bacteria from feces of human subjects and resulting self-reported GI symptoms as well as markers of immune function.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02375347

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

13

Starts

2015-03-01

Expected to finish

2015-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-05-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Good Health
• No systemic antibiotics during the preceding two months
• No medication suppressing immune function
• Willingness to provide basic demographic as well as medical history data

You may not qualify if…

• Gastric Ulcers
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Chronic constipation/diarrhea
• Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30
• Dietary restrictions that prevent legume intake
• Currently on any medication that can affect GI transit time
• Consumption of >3 servings/week of chickpeas or >6 servings/week of legumes BEFORE study begins

Where it is running

• Emerging Pathogens Institiute — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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