Capsule Microbiota Sampling in IBS/Functional Gastrointestinal Disease

Stanford University

Summary

We will sample intestinal microbiota using a microbiome sampling capsule in Healthy, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Functional Gastrointestinal Disease.

Eligibility

Age range: 18–70 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: Yes

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females 18 years of age or older and 70 years of age or younger at the time of the first Screening Visit. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System 1 or 2 (1-A normal healthy patient or 2-A patient with mild systemic disease) * For women of childbearing potential, negative urine pregnancy test within 7 days of Screening Visit. Willingness to use highly effective contraception during the entire study period (e.g.: implants, injectables, oral contraceptives, intra-uterine device or declared abstinence). * Subject is fluent…

Interventions

Other
Microbiota Sampling
We will sample the Saliva, Feces, and intestinal microbiome for genetic microbiome analysis and bacterial isolation

Location

Stanford Digestive Health Clinic
Redwood City, California
seanspen@stanford.edu 650-736-5555