INGEST study

Recruiting
18 years - 65 years
All
Phase N/A
100 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

We are looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a study to see if a particular type of medication (statin) has an impact on the kind of bacteria that are found in the gut, and if the gut bacteria affects how the body responds to the medication. If you participate in the study, you will be asked to take the medication or a placebo for 8 weeks.  If you qualify, your participation would last about 4 months during which time there are 4 visits to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Detailed description of study

The study involves taking rosuvastatin 20 mg daily or placebo pill (sugar pill) for 8 weeks. Samples collected at visits will include blood, urine, and stool along with vital signs and other measurements.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Healthy Volunteers
  • Age: 18 years - 65 years
  • Gender: All

Participants must be non-smoking, non-vegan/vegetarian, healthy individuals who have not been diagnosed with any chronic illnesses and do not take prescription or over-the counter medications/supplements/vitamins (except for forms of contraception).


Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 832874

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