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A Study on Gastrointestinal Transit Time at the Population Level
Sponsor: KU Leuven
Summary
The goal of this study is to investigate the baseline of gastrointestinal transit time (GITT) and explore its relationship with other health indicators in 932 healthy adult volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the population-level baseline values for GITT using the blue dye method? How is GITT associated with key physiological parameters including blood metabolic markers, life style, and stool characteristics? Participants will: Consume a standardized blue dye muffin after overnight fasting at the research center; Offer a finger prock blood samples for metabolic profiling; Collect stool samples for moisture measurement; Complete detailed questionnaires on diet, lifestyle, and bowel habits; Record the time of first blue stool appearance to determine GITT.
Official title: Gastrointestinal Transit Time at the Population Level: A Cross-sectional Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
932
Start Date
2025-12
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-12-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Diet
Participants will consume a regular muffin containing blue dye
Locations (1)
Department of Chronic Diseases and Metabolism
Leuven, Flemish Brabant, Belgium