Collectie Van Microbioomstalen Van Huid, Mond, Vagina en Feces Van Gezonde Westerse Donoren Voor Fundamenteel en Functioneel Microbioom-onderzoek.

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Large numbers of micro-organisms (especially bacteria) live in and on human bodies and have a very important function for the health. These microorganisms are called 'the microbiota'. They aid in the digestion of food, ensure the production of certain vitamins, and are very important for the development and regulation of the immune system. In many diseases (including Crohn's disease, arthritis, obesity, diabetes and cancer), a disruption of microbial composition is observed. There are indications that a disruption of the microbiome can contribute to the development of inflammatory diseases and cancer, but the underlying processes are not sufficiently understood. To understand the mechanisms underlying these disease processes, fundamental research is conducted at Ghent University. Stool, skin, oral and vaginal samples from various origins are examined, e.g. from people from indigenous tribes with a traditional lifestyle. It is important that these samples can be compared with microbiome samples from healthy Western (West-European) controls. In this study, the investigators want to build up a collection of samples from healthy donors between the ages of 2 and 70, with the exception of vaginal samples collected from women between the ages of 18 and 45. The samples will form the basis for further fundamental and functional research into microbiota-host interactions at Ghent University.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 2
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Healthy

• Age between 2 and 70 years old

• Dutch speaking

• West-European origin

Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
Ghent University
RECRUITING
Ghent
Contact Information
Primary
Lars Vereecke, PhD
Lars.Vereecke@UGent.be
09/332.64.04
Backup
Marie Thorp, Master
Marie.Thorp@UGent.be
+32471253213
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-06-04
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-05-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Treatments
Other: Collection of microbiome samples
Collection of skin, oral and vaginal (if applicable) microbiome samples by means of a swab and collection of fecal material using Fecotainer collection kit. No treatments will be given to the healthy volunteers.
Sponsors
Leads: University Ghent

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