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Study identifier: NCT07550023 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Effects Of Dietary Fats on Gut Microbiota Composition and Metabolic Activity in Healthy Adults

Condition: Short Chain Fatty Acids Concentration in Stools · Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition · Blood Lipid Profiles  ·  Sponsor: University of Glasgow

PhaseNA
Planned participants64
Who can joinAll sexes, 20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

This study will investigate how adding a specific type of dietary fat to daily meals for two weeks affects the gut bacteria and their activity. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume one of four types of fat: butter, coconut oil, olive oil, or sunflower oil (60 mL each day for 2 weeks). Stool and blood samples (after an overnight fast) will be collected at 3 time points during the study (Days 1, 7, and 22). These samples will be used to measure metabolites produced by gut bacteria, the types of bacteria present in the gut, blood lipids, and inflammatory markers. The study, based on previous in vitro findings, aims to understand whether different types of fats (based on their structure and level of saturation) have different effects on gut bacteria and their activity in healthy subjects.

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Talk to the study team

Linah Alhomidan  ·  +447473477395  ·  linahalhomidan@gmail.com

Athanasios Koutsos  ·  Athanasios.Koutsos@glasgow.ac.uk

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Locations (1)

New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 10-16 Alexandra Parade, G31 2ERGlasgow, United KingdomRecruiting

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