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Comparison of Gut Microbiota in Sedentary and Active Women

Completed
Conditions
Sedentary
Registration Number
NCT02901912
Lead Sponsor
Universidad Europea de Madrid
Brief Summary

Gut microbiota comparison of active and sedentary women

Detailed Description

Observational study comparing gut microbiota of people who did not practice any physical exercise (sedentary) with the gut microbiota of people who at least practice exercise a minimum of 3 hours per week but they were not professional athletes. Since the hormonal status and gender are factors that influence gut microbiota, this study has been conducted in premenopausal women.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • healthy women
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smokers, pregnant, vegetarian, vegan, taking antibiotics in the last 3 months, any kind of disease, body mass index>25

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physical activity7 days

Physical activity was determined by accelerometry

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gut microbiotaOne year

Gut microbiota determination by 16S rRNA Sequencing

Diet6 months

Diet was determined with a food frequency questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mar Larrosa

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Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain

Mar Larrosa
🇪🇸Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, Spain

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