A Study on the Modulation of Gut Microbiota by Oral Sialic Acid in Healthy Subjects

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorXiaolong Li

About this trial

This is a single-center prospective cohort study conducted by the Department of General Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University (Xinqiao Hospital). The purpose of this study is to explore and clarify the effects of sialic acid intervention on gut microbiota structure, with a focus on the proliferation of pathogens (e.g., Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae), and to develop novel prevention and treatment strategies for improving intestinal homeostasis.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Aged between 18 and 75 years

No history of major diseases, no previous surgical history, and no history of cardiometabolic diseases (such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity, etc.)

No use of drugs that may affect gut microbiota or metabolic function (e.g., antibiotics, probiotics, immunosuppressants, etc.);

Voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form.

Disqualifiers

Comorbidities: Complicated with other severe diseases (e.g., immunodeficiency, chronic liver disease, renal insufficiency, malignant tumors, etc.).

Recent infections: Registration records indicate a history of severe infections in the recent period (within 3 months) or currently receiving anti-infective treatment.

Special populations: Pregnant women, lactating women, or women planning to become pregnant.

Poor compliance: Volunteers who are unable to cooperate with the study protocol or follow-up

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Oral Sialic acid

Treatment groups

42 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators

Xiaolong Li

Lead sponsor

Army Medical University, China

Sponsor institution