Comparing Effects of Fermented and Unfermented Pulses and Gut Microbiota

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorPenn State University

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of consuming fermented pulses (certain types of legumes like chickpeas or lentils) in healthy people. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. How does consuming the fermented foods impact the gut microbiome? 2. Does this interaction between the fermented foods and the gut microbiome affect inflammation?

Participants will be asked to consume two sets of prepared meals, one containing unfermented pulses, the other containing fermented pulses.

Researchers will compare the gut microbiome and inflammation between these two diets.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Healthy adults

Disqualifiers

Taken antibiotics within the past month

Taking any medication for the management of diabetes or obesity

Are pregnant

BMI > 24.9

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Unfermented chickpea
  • Fermented chickpea

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Penn State University

Lead sponsor

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Collaborator