Status:

UNKNOWN

The Effects of a 12-week Combined Exercise Intervention on the Gut Microbiome of Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

Nottingham Trent University

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Reading

Conditions:

Physical Inactivity

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

There are trillions of microorganisms living alongside us in our guts. Recent research has shown that this community, known as the gut microbiome, has a big influence on our health and wellbeing. Imba...

Detailed Description

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract, as well as the microbes that live and thrive there, were once thought to be just part of an organ whose only function was food digestion. However, during the last deca...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged between 65-85 years old
  • Healthy, free-living individuals
  • Vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Physically inactive (\<150 mins/week of PA)
  • No participation in any exercise intervention studies in the last 3 months
  • BMI Between 20-35 kg/m2

Exclusion

  • The use of antibiotics 3 months before or during the study
  • Cancer
  • Intestinal inflammatory conditions (e.g., Crohns, ulcerative colitis)
  • Consumption of proton pump inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc…)
  • Auto-immune diseases
  • GI diseases (e.g., IBS, peptic ulcers)
  • Routine consumption of pre and/or probiotic foods or supplements
  • On blood thinners

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06153719

Start Date

December 1 2023

End Date

June 1 2024

Last Update

December 8 2023

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Nottingham Trent University - Clifton campus

Nottingham, United Kingdom