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NCT06177938
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Lactobreath: A Study to Diagnose Lactose Intolerance Using Breath Markers

Sponsor: ETH Zurich

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Summary

Food intolerances affect many people and can cause discomfort and dietary challenges. One common cause is difficulty digesting certain carbohydrates called FODMAPs. Diagnosing food intolerance is often done by excluding and then slowly reintroducing these carbohydrates or using a hydrogen breath test, but these methods have limitations. To address these issues, this project uses the breath we exhale to find markers for lactose intolerance as a model for food intolerance diagnosis. Our aim is to identify breath markers for lactose tolerance and intolerance and link them to metabolic traits, including those found in urine. We use a real-time breath analysis method and a special sensor to measure gases in the digestive system, and we also explore genetic factors using saliva samples. This project aims to help clinicians better identify patients who should follow low FODMAP diets and provide non-invasive breath tests to predict how patients will respond to these diets. It will also advance the use of breath analysis for personalized nutrition, contributes to the broader field of food intolerance research, and has the potential to benefit millions of individuals worldwide.

Official title: Lactobreath: A Pilot Study to Diagnose Lactose Intolerance Based on the Exhaled Breath Metabolome

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

120

Start Date

2024-06-24

Completion Date

2025-12

Last Updated

2025-07-08

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Lactose solution/Glucose solution

Single ingestion of a lactose/glucose solution.

Locations (1)

ETH Zurich

Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland