WHNRC Fiber Intervention Study
a study on Inflammation Vaccine Intestinal Permeability Typhoid
Summary
- Eligibility
- for people ages 18-50 (full criteria)
- Healthy Volunteers
- healthy people welcome
- Location
- at Davis, California
- Dates
- study startedestimated completion
Description
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if adding dietary fiber, such as inulin, to a diet that does not have enough fiber would raise the levels of potentially beneficial bacteria, such as Bifidobacterium, in the gut. There is evidence to suggest that these microbes can affect gut health and immune response, including to vaccines. The investigators will examine how inulin in the diet (compared to the maltodextrin control) (1) causes changes in the composition and function of the gut microbes, (2) reduces gut inflammation and gut leakiness caused by the vaccine, (3) increases immune response to vaccination, and (4) changes the expression of important adhesion molecules on the surface of white blood cells. Intestinal and whole-body responses will be measured in all participants.
Official Title
WHNRC (Western Human Nutrition Research Center) Fiber Intervention Study
Details
Inulin, a dietary fiber supplement, is known to increase gut levels of potentially beneficial bacteria, including Bifidobacterium that are indigenous to gut microbiomes. Our underlying hypothesis is that the commensal microbiome, including Bifidobacterium, in the proximal colon or distal ileum affects the environment of draining lymph nodes and can thus modulate immune responses, including to vaccines. In the current study, participants will consume 12 grams/day inulin or maltodextrin (control) for 3 weeks before the administration of the Ty21a typhoid fever vaccine, 1 week during the vaccine, and 1 week after the vaccine. Vaccine response will be measured by counting T cells and immunoglobulin G (IgG) or immunoglobulin A (IgA)-secreting plasma cells specific for Ty21a. Gut permeability will be measured at baseline, and before and after the vaccine administration. Systemic inflammation and immune activation will be measured by analyzing blood for markers of inflammation.
Keywords
Inflammation, Vaccine, Intestinal Permeability, Typhoid Fever, Gastrointestinal Health, Vaccine Response, Ty21a Typhoid Vaccine, Microbiome, Bifidobacterium, Inulin, Maltodextrin, Ty21a Typhoid Fever Vaccine, Inulin and Ty21a Vaccine, Maltodextrin and Ty21a Vaccine
Eligibility
You can join if…
Open to people ages 18-50
- Body Mass Index (BMI) 18.5 - 30.9 kg/m2
- inadequate total dietary fiber intake defined as:
- Females 18 - 30 years old, less than 28 g/day
- Females 31 - 50 years old, less than 25 g/day
- Males 18 - 30 years old, less than 34 g/day
- Males 31 - 50 years old, less than 31 g/day
You CAN'T join if...
- blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg
- has HIV/AIDS or another disease that affects the immune system
- has any kind of cancer
- inability to lift 30 pounds with assistance (for transporting refrigerated stool containers)
- decline to take an HIV blood test
- pregnant or lactating women
- refusal to take a pregnancy test
- female subjects: refusal to use a method of birth control 1 week prior to the administration of the vaccine, 1 week during the vaccine, and 1 week after the vaccine
allergy to vaccine components, i.e. thimerosal and enteric-coated capsules
10. allergy to oral typhoid vaccine 11. use of anti-inflammatory medications, i.e. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAID), aspirin, 3 or more times per month
12. use of sulfonamides or antibiotics 3 months prior to the receipt of Ty21a vaccine. 13. use of anti-hypertensive drugs, i.e. beta blockers, diuretics, calcium channel
blockers
14. use of anti-malaria drugs, i.e. mefloquine, chloroquine, and proguanil 15. use of drugs that affects the immune system, i.e. immunosuppressants, immune-modifying
drugs, corticosteroids, i.e. cortisone, prednisone, methylprednisolone, for 2 weeks or longer
16. use of biologics, i.e. Lantus, Remicade, Rituxan, Humira, Herceptin, Avastin,
Lucentis, Enbrel for 2 weeks or longer
17. undergoing cancer treatment with radiation or drugs 18. greater than 10 years residence in a typhoid-endemic area 19. receipt of typhoid vaccine in the last 5 years 20. receipt of any vaccine two weeks prior to receipt of Ty21a vaccine 21. individuals at increased risk of developing complications from a live, bacterial
vaccine
22. history of typhoid fever 23. history of primary immune deficiency or autoimmune disease 24. history of acute or chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, i.e. Crohn's disease,
irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcer
25. diarrheal illness (defined as passing 3 or more abnormally loose or watery stool in a
24 hour period) or persistent vomiting 2 weeks prior to the study
26. history of chronic illnesses, i.e. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer,
gastrointestinal malabsorption or inflammatory diseases, kidney disease, autoimmune disorders, HIV, liver disease, including hepatitis B and C
27. asthma if taking medication on a daily basis 28. recent surgery (within 3 months) 29. history of GI surgery 30. recent hospitalization (within 3 months) 31. fever (within 2 weeks) 32. unwillingness to discontinue probiotic, prebiotic, or other supplements (except
Recommended Dietary Allowance-level vitamin and mineral supplements), fiber supplements, or food and beverage products containing inulin, chicory root fiber, or maltodextrin during the study
33. not having at least one arm vein suitable for blood drawing 34. unwilling or uncomfortable with blood draws and stool collections 35. regular blood or blood product donation and refusal to suspend donation 36. current participation in another research study 37. unable to fast for 12-16 hours 38. have fewer than 3 bowel movements per week 39. consuming one or more servings of added-inulin foods per day over the past month
Location
- USDA, ARS, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
accepting new patients
Davis California 95616 United States
Details
- Status
- accepting new patients
- Start Date
- Completion Date
- (estimated)
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
- Links
- Sign up for this study
- ID
- NCT04543877
- Phase
- Phase 1 research study
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Participants
- Expecting 60 study participants
- Last Updated
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