Association of Presenting Symptoms and Diagnosis, With Urinary Mycotoxins, Metals, Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substance (PFAS) and Environmental Toxins - A Prospective Study in an Urban Gastroenterology Practice
Vibrant America Clinical Lab
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the levels of urinary environmental toxins, heavy metals, PFAS and mycotoxins with gastrointestinal (GI) and overall health.
Description
This study aims to use urine samples to understand the effect of toxins such as environmental toxins, heavy metals, PFAS and mycotoxins on GI and overall health. Urine samples will be tested using mass-spectroscopy-based techniques. A 'total toxicity score' will be calculated based on the urine analysis of toxins. A 'symptoms score' will be determined using the 'Symptom History' form which will be used to assess the patient's GI conditions. Additionally, a 'diagnosis score' will be calculated from the diagnosis generated in the electronic medical record (EMR). The determined 'total toxicity sc…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients suffering from gastrointestinal and/or other symptoms * Patients willing to provide urine samples * Patients willing to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of antibiotics 2 weeks prior to the study * Patients unwilling to consent
Locations (2)
- Los Angeles Integrative Gastroenterology and Nutrition, IncLos Angeles, California
- Vibrant America Clinical LabSanta Clara, California