Gut Microbiota
Conditions
Keywords
gut microbiota, stool frequency
Brief summary
We hypothesized that some difference in the composition and distribution of gut microbiota in people with a large number of defecation (two or three times a day or more), people with normal defecation (one time a day or two days), and people with a small number of defecation (two times a week or less). And we investigate the association between gut microbiota and stool frequency.
Detailed description
We divided three groups. (total number = 60 subjects) 1. a large number of defecation group (≥ 2-3 times/day) - 20 subjects 2. normal defecation group (1 time/day or 1 time/2 days) - 20 subjects 3. a small number of defecation group (≤ 2 times/week) - 20 subjects After collection of stools, we will analyze the composition and distribution of gut microbiota, and compared the results of three groups.
Interventions
OTHERStool frequency
This study is just observational study.
Sponsors
Kosin University Gospel Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* adults between the age of 20 and 50
Exclusion criteria
* subjects with cancer or IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) * subjects with history of abdominal surgery * subjects who take medication related to gastrointestinal motility within 3 months * subjects who take antibiotics within 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| stool frequency and gut microbiota | six months | Analysis of correlation between stool frequency and gut microbiota |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| stool consistency and gut microbiota | six months | Analysis of correlation between stool consistency and gut microbiota |
Countries
South Korea
Outcome results
None listed