Clinical Research Directory

CARNIVAL Study: Gut Flora Dependent Metabolism of Dietary CARNItine and Phosphatidylcholine and cardioVAscuLar Disease

The principal goal for the study is to examine the role gut flora plays in modulating metabolism of dietary carnitine and choline in humans.

Gut Flora Metabolite Reduction After Dietary Intervention (GRADY)

Our group has recently identified the association between gut-flora-mediated carnitine and phosphatidylcholine metabolism, specifically trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), and cardiovascular risk. This study investigates the ability for dietary intervention to modulate TMAO levels.

Dietary Management of Gestational Diabetes

eMOM is a randomized, controlled trial to compare the effects of two different dietary interventions during pregnancy. The comparison is based on tissue glucose content (using continuous glucose monitoring system) in pregnant women and on neonate body composition. The recruited women (n=60) have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, and are of Caucasian origin. Of the study diets, one is moderately carbohydrate restricted and the other one is high on plant-based protein with an emphasis on healthy Nordic foods. The study has two two-week study periods that are carried out on approximately gestational weeks 24-28 (period I) and 34-36 (period II). Continuous glucose monitoring and other measurements (accelerometer, 3-day food record, gut microbiota, serum lipids, metabolomics, epigenetics etc.) are done during these study periods. At the beginning of the study, before study period I, the participants are randomized to either one of the intervention diets. The first study period consists of a crossover phase in which the participants receive three days' worth of food according to one of the intervention diets (according to the randomization) after which there is a three-day wash-out period. After the wash-out period, the participants receive three days' worth of food according to the other diet. After the first study period, a nutritionist advises the lastly followed intervention diet to the participant and the diet is followed until delivery. To ensure the diet is followed, the participants gets at least three personal face-to-face counseling sessions, phone calls, mobile reminders, recipes and food items. After delivery, the infant's body composition, epigenetic markers of cord blood and placenta, gut microbiome and urine metabolomics are measured.

Comparison of Dietetics Support With and Without Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes.

A parallel, single-blinded, randomised clinical trial conducted remotely across Australia from the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research (MMIHR, Australian Catholic University) for individuals with type 2 diabetes, by researchers from Australian Catholic University, University of Adelaide, University of Queensland, University of Wollongong, Monash University, Monash Partners, Deakin University, La Trobe University and Melbourne University.

Electroacupoint for Diminutive Milk Production

The purpose of this study was to reveal the effect of electroacupoint on scanty milk production in lactating women.