Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Microbiome, Artificial Intelligence, Stool
Brief summary
This is a study to collect data to build, evaluate and validate (test) a tool to infer/predict an estimated microbiome (community of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses that exists in a particular environment) profile. The study will take place at several hospitals/clinics across Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Interventions
Stool diaper data and sample collection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Children aged from 0 to 18 months old 2. Parent(s) should have access to the internet and a smartphone or tablet to upload stool data and complete the study questionnaires in the OneBiome web-platform. 3. Parent(s) should be able to comprehend the content of the study and to complete the study procedures in English. 4. Written consent from parent.
Exclusion criteria
1. Parent(s) incapable of completing the study questionnaires and uploading of the stool data using smart phone or tablet with internet. 2. Children born before gestational age 37 weeks. 3. Any other family member is enrolled in the study 4. Incapability of parents of children to comply with study protocol or Investigator's uncertainty about the willingness or ability of the parents of children to comply with the protocol requirements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To collect stool data and stool samples for full microbiome analysis. To collect stool images, stool data and stool samples for full microbiome analysis | 7 days | To collect stool data and stool samples for full microbiome analysis. To collect stool images, stool data and stool samples for full microbiome analysis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| To assess the microbiome composition in the stool sample of the subject | 7 days | To assess the microbiome composition in the stool sample of the subject |
| To assess the dietary pattern based on Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) | 7 days | To determine/assess the eating/dietary pattern of the participants based on the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) data and reflect insights in the OneBiome report |
| To explore the association between microbiome composition and known factors that influence the microbiome in early life | 7 days | To explore the association between microbiome composition and known factors that influence the microbiome in early life including mode of delivery, antibiotic prophylaxis, infant feeding patterns and diet |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The accuracy level of the stool AI in predicting the stool consistency using BITSS versus the scores provided by parents | 7 days | The accuracy level of the stool AI in predicting the stool consistency using BITSS 4-point scale versus the scores provided by parents on the same 4-point scale |
Countries
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand