Microbiome in neurological disorders
Summary
We are conducting a research study to understand the connection between bacteria growing in the gastrointestinal tract (the microbiome) and neurological diseases. In this study, we are collecting saliva samples to analyse the microbiome in the mouth, fecal samples to analyse the microbiome in the intestine, and serum samples for metabolomic profiling. We will try to connect this to human disease.
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Male, Female, Transgender, Other
Eligible ages: 18 to 90
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1) Age >18 years
2) Diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or healthy controls
3) No significant swallowing impairment
4) Normal diet
Exclusion criteria:
People not meeting above eligibility criteria are not eligible.
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Additional information
Contact information
Bhavneet Chohan (Research Assistant), via the web form below
Principal investigator:
Gerald Pfeffer
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB19-0692