Preliminary investigation of beta-hydroxybutyrate supplementation in colorectal cancer prevention (BHB-CRC)

Age
99 years or below
Gender
All
participants needed
20
Location
1

Brief description of study

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) supplementation in individuals who are undergoing a standard-of-care colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy in order to determine whether BHB supplementation is safe and tolerable, whether BHB supplementations increases serum BHB levels, and whether BHB supplementation leads to transcription and protein expression changes in the colonic mucosa.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Medical Research
  • Age: 99 years or below
  • Gender: All


Updated on 04 Aug 2024. Study ID: 850567
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