Tissue Characterization From Various Parts of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Healthy Volunteers

September 17, 2013 updated by: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tissue characterization will be performed, from different regions of the gastrointestinal tract in healthy volunteers.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

During an endoscopic examination tissue samples will be taken from different regions of the gastrointestinal mucosa. The tissue samples will be used to characterize bacterial markers in the various intestinal segments.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Tel Aviv, Israel, 64239
        • Recruiting
        • Department of Gastroentherology
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Zamir Halpern, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Niv Zmora, MD
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Eran Elinav, M.D. Ph.D. A.
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Eran Segal, Prof.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

10 healthy volunteers

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy volunteers,
  • Age: 20-60 years,
  • Consent to perform endoscopic examination.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Antibiotics - a month prior to participation in the study,
  • A chronic health condition.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Healthy volunteers

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Bacterial markers in different intestinal segments.
Time Frame: 1 year
1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2014

Study Completion (Anticipated)

October 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 15, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 17, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 18, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 17, 2013

Last Verified

September 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • TASMC-12-ZH-553-CTIL

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