<clinical_study>
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  <required_header>
    <download_date>ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on September 20, 2023</download_date>
    <link_text>Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.</link_text>
    <url>https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03269032</url>
  </required_header>
  <id_info>
    <org_study_id>IRB00039422</org_study_id>
    <nct_id>NCT03269032</nct_id>
  </id_info>
  <brief_title>Mediterranean Diet and the Gut Microbiome</brief_title>
  <official_title>Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on the Gut Microbiome and Symptoms of Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome</official_title>
  <sponsors>
    <lead_sponsor>
      <agency>Wake Forest University Health Sciences</agency>
      <agency_class>Other</agency_class>
    </lead_sponsor>
  </sponsors>
  <source>Wake Forest University Health Sciences</source>
  <oversight_info>
    <has_dmc>No</has_dmc>
    <is_fda_regulated_drug>No</is_fda_regulated_drug>
    <is_fda_regulated_device>No</is_fda_regulated_device>
  </oversight_info>
  <brief_summary>
    <textblock>
      This study will evaluate the impact of a Mediterranean-style diet on microbiome diversity&#xD;
      compared to a typical American diet. The study will observe the microbiome composition&#xD;
      comparisons in healthy volunteers as well as in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with&#xD;
      Diarrhea (IBS-D) to see if the consumption of a Mediterranean-style diet has a positive&#xD;
      effect on improving symptoms of IBS-D.&#xD;
    </textblock>
  </brief_summary>
  <detailed_description>
    <textblock>
      Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent and well-studied functional&#xD;
      gastrointestinal disorder. While IBS has no direct mortality, it does compromise quality of&#xD;
      life, incurs morbidity, and has a substantial economic impact on society. The gut microbiome&#xD;
      may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of IBS. Even though the exact mechanisms&#xD;
      underlying this relationship have not been presented, it is suggested that certain&#xD;
      microorganisms may increase gut permeability, activate the mucosal immune response, increase&#xD;
      visceral sensitivity and alter intestinal motility via a bidirectional brain-gut interaction.&#xD;
      Recent studies suggest that the salutary impact of the Mediterranean diet may be due to its&#xD;
      effects on the composition of the gut microbiome. In a recent cohort study in Italy, subjects&#xD;
      who adhered most closely to a classical Mediterranean diet had more favorable bacterial&#xD;
      enterotypes (e.g., Prevotella) in their stool, as well as higher levels of short-chain fatty&#xD;
      acids - which are essential for colonic function. Studies have also showed that diet alters&#xD;
      the predominant microbiome enterotypes and that microbiome composition can change quickly,&#xD;
      within 24 hours, after a dietary intervention. Therefore, consumption of a Mediterranean diet&#xD;
      may ameliorate the gut dysbiosis associated with IBS-D.&#xD;
    </textblock>
  </detailed_description>
  <overall_status>Completed</overall_status>
  <start_date type="Actual">October 10, 2017</start_date>
  <completion_date type="Actual">January 1, 2021</completion_date>
  <primary_completion_date type="Actual">January 1, 2021</primary_completion_date>
  <phase>N/A</phase>
  <study_type>Interventional</study_type>
  <has_expanded_access>No</has_expanded_access>
  <study_design_info>
    <allocation>Non-Randomized</allocation>
    <intervention_model>Crossover Assignment</intervention_model>
    <intervention_model_description>The study will have two phases, Phase 1 will study healthy subjects, who will follow a typical American diet for 2 weeks, and then cross-over to a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks. Phase 2 will study subjects who have IBS-D. As above, they will first eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks, and then cross-over to a Mediterranean-style diet.</intervention_model_description>
    <primary_purpose>Treatment</primary_purpose>
    <masking>Single (Participant)</masking>
  </study_design_info>
  <primary_outcome>
    <measure>Phase 1- Change in predominant enterotypes and diversity of fecal microbiota</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>Fecal microbiota diversity and enterotypes will be determined through bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences on stool samples collected from the healthy volunteer participants in phase 1.The data will initially be analyzed by calculating descriptive statistics and plotting to examine for potential outliers and the necessity for data transformation.</description>
  </primary_outcome>
  <primary_outcome>
    <measure>Phase 2-Change in predominant enterotypes and diversity of fecal microbiota</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>Fecal microbiota diversity and enterotypes will be determined through bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences on stool samples and rectal biopsies performed on the subjects with IBS-D in phase 2.The data will initially be analyzed by calculating descriptive statistics and plotting to examine for potential outliers and the necessity for data transformation.</description>
  </primary_outcome>
  <secondary_outcome>
    <measure>Changes in plasma inflammatory marker - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>A plasma inflammatory marker that will be analyzed is the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.</description>
  </secondary_outcome>
  <secondary_outcome>
    <measure>Changes in plasma inflammatory marker - C-reactive protein (CPR)</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>A plasma inflammatory marker that will be analyzed is C-reactive protein (CRP). The CRP is measured through a blood test. A CRP level of 10mg/L or lower is considered to be normal. A higher CRP indicates that their is inflammation in the body.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.</description>
  </secondary_outcome>
  <secondary_outcome>
    <measure>Changes in IBS Symptom Severity Scores</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>The IBS Severity Scoring System is a validated measure to assess the severity of IBS symptoms, and can help monitor response to treatment. Each of the 5 questions generates a score from 0-100 points with a maximum total score of 500 points. Mild IBS=75-174 points, moderate IBS=175-299 points, and severe IBS=300 points of more.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.</description>
  </secondary_outcome>
  <secondary_outcome>
    <measure>Changes in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores</measure>
    <time_frame>Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks</time_frame>
    <description>Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores (HADS) is a self assessment scale designed to detect states of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress in patients who are being treated for a clinical problem. The scale has 14 questions that are scored on a scale of 0-3, with 3 indicating higher symptom frequencies. Scores for each subscale (anxiety and depression) range from 0 to 21 with scores categorized as follows: normal 0-7, mild 8-10, moderate 11-14, and severe 15-21. Scores for the entire scale (emotional distress) range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating more distress.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.</description>
  </secondary_outcome>
  <number_of_arms>2</number_of_arms>
  <enrollment type="Actual">10</enrollment>
  <condition>Irritable Bowel Syndrome</condition>
  <arm_group>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers</arm_group_label>
    <arm_group_type>Experimental</arm_group_type>
    <description>Healthy volunteers will eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks and then eat a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks.</description>
  </arm_group>
  <arm_group>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 2 IBS Patients</arm_group_label>
    <arm_group_type>Experimental</arm_group_type>
    <description>Participants with IBS will eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks and then eat a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks</description>
  </arm_group>
  <intervention>
    <intervention_type>Other</intervention_type>
    <intervention_name>American Diet</intervention_name>
    <description>According to National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) data, the nutritional composition of the baseline typical American diet is 50%Carbohydrates, 15% Protein, 35% Fat, &gt;11% Saturated Fatty Acids, &lt;12% Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, and &gt;8% Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.&#xD;
Participants will receive 3 meals and 1 snack for each day during the study period.</description>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers</arm_group_label>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 2 IBS Patients</arm_group_label>
  </intervention>
  <intervention>
    <intervention_type>Other</intervention_type>
    <intervention_name>Mediterranean-style Diet</intervention_name>
    <description>The nutritional composition of the baseline typical Mediterranean-style diet is 46% Carbohydrates/Alcohol (red wine will be included in the Mediterranean diet only), 17% Protein, 32% Fat, &lt;7% Saturated Fatty Acids, &gt;18% Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and &lt;5% Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.&#xD;
Participants will receive 3 meals and 1 snack for each day during the study period.</description>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers</arm_group_label>
    <arm_group_label>Phase 2 IBS Patients</arm_group_label>
  </intervention>
  <eligibility>
    <criteria>
      <textblock>
        Inclusion Criteria:&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  must be willing to eat pre-prepared foods for 4 weeks&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  subjects must have no medical, religious, or cultural dietary restrictions that would&#xD;
             preclude their eating a Mediterranean diet.&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  Phase 2 subjects- must have diagnosis of IBS based on Rome III criteria and have&#xD;
             diarrhea-predominant disease, defined as &gt;50% of bowel movements characterized as&#xD;
             diarrhea&#xD;
&#xD;
        Exclusion Criteria:&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  history of gastrointestinal disease, including celiac disease, inflammatory bowel&#xD;
             disease, or lactose intolerance&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  diabetes mellitus&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  congestive heart failure&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  coronary artery disease&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  chronic liver disease or end stage renal disease&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  pregnancy or breastfeeding&#xD;
&#xD;
          -  trainees under the direct supervision of the PI and patients receiving direct ongoing&#xD;
             medical care from the PI or Co-I will not be enrolled as subjects in this study&#xD;
      </textblock>
    </criteria>
    <gender>All</gender>
    <minimum_age>18 Years</minimum_age>
    <maximum_age>N/A</maximum_age>
    <healthy_volunteers>Accepts Healthy Volunteers</healthy_volunteers>
  </eligibility>
  <overall_official>
    <last_name>Richard B Weinberg, MD</last_name>
    <role>Principal Investigator</role>
    <affiliation>Wake Forest University Health Sciences</affiliation>
  </overall_official>
  <location>
    <facility>
      <name>Wake Forest Baptist Heath</name>
      <address>
        <city>Winston-Salem</city>
        <state>North Carolina</state>
        <zip>27157</zip>
        <country>United States</country>
      </address>
    </facility>
  </location>
  <location_countries>
    <country>United States</country>
  </location_countries>
  <reference>
    <citation>Cresci GA, Bawden E. Gut Microbiome: What We Do and Don't Know. Nutr Clin Pract. 2015 Dec;30(6):734-46. doi: 10.1177/0884533615609899. Epub 2015 Oct 8.</citation>
    <PMID>26449893</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Canavan C, West J, Card T. Review article: the economic impact of the irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Nov;40(9):1023-34. doi: 10.1111/apt.12938. Epub 2014 Sep 9.</citation>
    <PMID>25199904</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Shanahan F, Quigley EM. Manipulation of the microbiota for treatment of IBS and IBD-challenges and controversies. Gastroenterology. 2014 May;146(6):1554-63. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.01.050. Epub 2014 Jan 28.</citation>
    <PMID>24486051</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Del Chierico F, Vernocchi P, Dallapiccola B, Putignani L. Mediterranean diet and health: food effects on gut microbiota and disease control. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Jul 1;15(7):11678-99. doi: 10.3390/ijms150711678.</citation>
    <PMID>24987952</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>De Filippis F, Pellegrini N, Vannini L, Jeffery IB, La Storia A, Laghi L, Serrazanetti DI, Di Cagno R, Ferrocino I, Lazzi C, Turroni S, Cocolin L, Brigidi P, Neviani E, Gobbetti M, O'Toole PW, Ercolini D. High-level adherence to a Mediterranean diet beneficially impacts the gut microbiota and associated metabolome. Gut. 2016 Nov;65(11):1812-1821. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-309957. Epub 2015 Sep 28.</citation>
    <PMID>26416813</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Mayer EA, Savidge T, Shulman RJ. Brain-gut microbiome interactions and functional bowel disorders. Gastroenterology. 2014 May;146(6):1500-12. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.02.037. Epub 2014 Feb 28.</citation>
    <PMID>24583088</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>De Filippo C, Cavalieri D, Di Paola M, Ramazzotti M, Poullet JB, Massart S, Collini S, Pieraccini G, Lionetti P. Impact of diet in shaping gut microbiota revealed by a comparative study in children from Europe and rural Africa. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Aug 17;107(33):14691-6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1005963107. Epub 2010 Aug 2.</citation>
    <PMID>20679230</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Wu GD, Chen J, Hoffmann C, Bittinger K, Chen YY, Keilbaugh SA, Bewtra M, Knights D, Walters WA, Knight R, Sinha R, Gilroy E, Gupta K, Baldassano R, Nessel L, Li H, Bushman FD, Lewis JD. Linking long-term dietary patterns with gut microbial enterotypes. Science. 2011 Oct 7;334(6052):105-8. doi: 10.1126/science.1208344. Epub 2011 Sep 1.</citation>
    <PMID>21885731</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Wang Q, Garrity GM, Tiedje JM, Cole JR. Naive Bayesian classifier for rapid assignment of rRNA sequences into the new bacterial taxonomy. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2007 Aug;73(16):5261-7. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00062-07. Epub 2007 Jun 22.</citation>
    <PMID>17586664</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Schloss PD, Westcott SL, Ryabin T, Hall JR, Hartmann M, Hollister EB, Lesniewski RA, Oakley BB, Parks DH, Robinson CJ, Sahl JW, Stres B, Thallinger GG, Van Horn DJ, Weber CF. Introducing mothur: open-source, platform-independent, community-supported software for describing and comparing microbial communities. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2009 Dec;75(23):7537-41. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01541-09. Epub 2009 Oct 2.</citation>
    <PMID>19801464</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>Weinberg RB, Dantzker C, Patton CS. Sensitivity of serum apolipoprotein A-IV levels to changes in dietary fat content. Gastroenterology. 1990 Jan;98(1):17-24. doi: 10.1016/0016-5085(90)91285-e.</citation>
    <PMID>2104541</PMID>
  </reference>
  <reference>
    <citation>McCombs RJ, Marcadis DE, Ellis J, Weinberg RB. Attenuated hypercholesterolemic response to a high-cholesterol diet in subjects heterozygous for the apolipoprotein A-IV-2 allele. N Engl J Med. 1994 Sep 15;331(11):706-10. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199409153311104.</citation>
    <PMID>8058077</PMID>
  </reference>
  <verification_date>October 2021</verification_date>
  <study_first_submitted>August 30, 2017</study_first_submitted>
  <study_first_submitted_qc>August 30, 2017</study_first_submitted_qc>
  <study_first_posted type="Actual">August 31, 2017</study_first_posted>
  <last_update_submitted>March 17, 2023</last_update_submitted>
  <last_update_submitted_qc>March 17, 2023</last_update_submitted_qc>
  <last_update_posted type="Actual">March 22, 2023</last_update_posted>
  <responsible_party>
    <responsible_party_type>Sponsor</responsible_party_type>
  </responsible_party>
  <keyword>Mediterranean diet</keyword>
  <keyword>gut microbiome</keyword>
  <keyword>gastrointestinal</keyword>
  <condition_browse>
    <!-- CAUTION:  The following MeSH terms are assigned with an imperfect algorithm            -->
    <mesh_term>Irritable Bowel Syndrome</mesh_term>
    <mesh_term>Syndrome</mesh_term>
  </condition_browse>
  <patient_data>
    <sharing_ipd>Undecided</sharing_ipd>
  </patient_data>
  <provided_document_section>
    <provided_document>
      <document_type>Informed Consent Form</document_type>
      <document_has_protocol>No</document_has_protocol>
      <document_has_icf>Yes</document_has_icf>
      <document_has_sap>No</document_has_sap>
      <document_date>September 6, 2022</document_date>
      <document_url>https://ClinicalTrials.gov/ProvidedDocs/32/NCT03269032/ICF_000.pdf</document_url>
    </provided_document>
  </provided_document_section>
  <!-- Results have not yet been posted for this study                                          -->
</clinical_study>


download date: ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on September 20, 2023
link text: Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
url: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03269032
org study id: IRB00039422
nct id: NCT03269032
lead sponsor: 
has dmc: No
is fda regulated drug: No
is fda regulated device: No
This study will evaluate the impact of a Mediterranean-style diet on microbiome diversity
      compared to a typical American diet. The study will observe the microbiome composition
      comparisons in healthy volunteers as well as in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with
      Diarrhea (IBS-D) to see if the consumption of a Mediterranean-style diet has a positive
      effect on improving symptoms of IBS-D.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent and well-studied functional
      gastrointestinal disorder. While IBS has no direct mortality, it does compromise quality of
      life, incurs morbidity, and has a substantial economic impact on society. The gut microbiome
      may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of IBS. Even though the exact mechanisms
      underlying this relationship have not been presented, it is suggested that certain
      microorganisms may increase gut permeability, activate the mucosal immune response, increase
      visceral sensitivity and alter intestinal motility via a bidirectional brain-gut interaction.
      Recent studies suggest that the salutary impact of the Mediterranean diet may be due to its
      effects on the composition of the gut microbiome. In a recent cohort study in Italy, subjects
      who adhered most closely to a classical Mediterranean diet had more favorable bacterial
      enterotypes (e.g., Prevotella) in their stool, as well as higher levels of short-chain fatty
      acids - which are essential for colonic function. Studies have also showed that diet alters
      the predominant microbiome enterotypes and that microbiome composition can change quickly,
      within 24 hours, after a dietary intervention. Therefore, consumption of a Mediterranean diet
      may ameliorate the gut dysbiosis associated with IBS-D.
allocation: Non-Randomized
intervention model: Crossover Assignment
intervention model description: The study will have two phases, Phase 1 will study healthy subjects, who will follow a typical American diet for 2 weeks, and then cross-over to a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks. Phase 2 will study subjects who have IBS-D. As above, they will first eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks, and then cross-over to a Mediterranean-style diet.
primary purpose: Treatment
masking: Single (Participant)
measure: Phase 1- Change in predominant enterotypes and diversity of fecal microbiota
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: Fecal microbiota diversity and enterotypes will be determined through bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences on stool samples collected from the healthy volunteer participants in phase 1.The data will initially be analyzed by calculating descriptive statistics and plotting to examine for potential outliers and the necessity for data transformation.
measure: Phase 2-Change in predominant enterotypes and diversity of fecal microbiota
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: Fecal microbiota diversity and enterotypes will be determined through bacterial 16S rRNA gene sequences on stool samples and rectal biopsies performed on the subjects with IBS-D in phase 2.The data will initially be analyzed by calculating descriptive statistics and plotting to examine for potential outliers and the necessity for data transformation.
measure: Changes in plasma inflammatory marker - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: A plasma inflammatory marker that will be analyzed is the Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.
measure: Changes in plasma inflammatory marker - C-reactive protein (CPR)
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: A plasma inflammatory marker that will be analyzed is C-reactive protein (CRP). The CRP is measured through a blood test. A CRP level of 10mg/L or lower is considered to be normal. A higher CRP indicates that their is inflammation in the body.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.
measure: Changes in IBS Symptom Severity Scores
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: The IBS Severity Scoring System is a validated measure to assess the severity of IBS symptoms, and can help monitor response to treatment. Each of the 5 questions generates a score from 0-100 points with a maximum total score of 500 points. Mild IBS=75-174 points, moderate IBS=175-299 points, and severe IBS=300 points of more.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.
measure: Changes in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores
time frame: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
description: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scores (HADS) is a self assessment scale designed to detect states of depression, anxiety, and emotional distress in patients who are being treated for a clinical problem. The scale has 14 questions that are scored on a scale of 0-3, with 3 indicating higher symptom frequencies. Scores for each subscale (anxiety and depression) range from 0 to 21 with scores categorized as follows: normal 0-7, mild 8-10, moderate 11-14, and severe 15-21. Scores for the entire scale (emotional distress) range from 0 to 42, with higher scores indicating more distress.Data will be analyzed in comparison of time points Baseline, 2 weeks and 4 weeks.
arm group label: Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers
arm group type: Experimental
description: Healthy volunteers will eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks and then eat a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks.
arm group label: Phase 2 IBS Patients
arm group type: Experimental
description: Participants with IBS will eat a typical American diet for 2 weeks and then eat a Mediterranean-style diet for 2 weeks
intervention type: Other
intervention name: American Diet
description: According to National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey (NHANES) data, the nutritional composition of the baseline typical American diet is 50%Carbohydrates, 15% Protein, 35% Fat, >11% Saturated Fatty Acids, <12% Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, and >8% Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
Participants will receive 3 meals and 1 snack for each day during the study period.
arm group label: Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers
arm group label: Phase 2 IBS Patients
intervention type: Other
intervention name: Mediterranean-style Diet
description: The nutritional composition of the baseline typical Mediterranean-style diet is 46% Carbohydrates/Alcohol (red wine will be included in the Mediterranean diet only), 17% Protein, 32% Fat, <7% Saturated Fatty Acids, >18% Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and <5% Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
Participants will receive 3 meals and 1 snack for each day during the study period.
arm group label: Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers
arm group label: Phase 2 IBS Patients
criteria: 
gender: All
minimum age: 18 Years
maximum age: N/A
healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
last name: Richard B Weinberg, MD
role: Principal Investigator
affiliation: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
facility: 
country: United States
citation: Cresci GA, Bawden E. Gut Microbiome: What We Do and Don't Know. Nutr Clin Pract. 2015 Dec;30(6):734-46. doi: 10.1177/0884533615609899. Epub 2015 Oct 8.
PMID: 26449893
citation: Canavan C, West J, Card T. Review article: the economic impact of the irritable bowel syndrome. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Nov;40(9):1023-34. doi: 10.1111/apt.12938. Epub 2014 Sep 9.
PMID: 25199904
citation: Shanahan F, Quigley EM. Manipulation of the microbiota for treatment of IBS and IBD-challenges and controversies. Gastroenterology. 2014 May;146(6):1554-63. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.01.050. Epub 2014 Jan 28.
PMID: 24486051
citation: Del Chierico F, Vernocchi P, Dallapiccola B, Putignani L. Mediterranean diet and health: food effects on gut microbiota and disease control. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Jul 1;15(7):11678-99. doi: 10.3390/ijms150711678.
PMID: 24987952
citation: De Filippis F, Pellegrini N, Vannini L, Jeffery IB, La Storia A, Laghi L, Serrazanetti DI, Di Cagno R, Ferrocino I, Lazzi C, Turroni S, Cocolin L, Brigidi P, Neviani E, Gobbetti M, O'Toole PW, Ercolini D. High-level adherence to a Mediterranean diet beneficially impacts the gut microbiota and associated metabolome. Gut. 2016 Nov;65(11):1812-1821. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2015-309957. Epub 2015 Sep 28.
PMID: 26416813
citation: Mayer EA, Savidge T, Shulman RJ. Brain-gut microbiome interactions and functional bowel disorders. Gastroenterology. 2014 May;146(6):1500-12. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.02.037. Epub 2014 Feb 28.
PMID: 24583088
citation: De Filippo C, Cavalieri D, Di Paola M, Ramazzotti M, Poullet JB, Massart S, Collini S, Pieraccini G, Lionetti P. Impact of diet in shaping gut microbiota revealed by a comparative study in children from Europe and rural Africa. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2010 Aug 17;107(33):14691-6. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1005963107. Epub 2010 Aug 2.
PMID: 20679230
citation: Wu GD, Chen J, Hoffmann C, Bittinger K, Chen YY, Keilbaugh SA, Bewtra M, Knights D, Walters WA, Knight R, Sinha R, Gilroy E, Gupta K, Baldassano R, Nessel L, Li H, Bushman FD, Lewis JD. Linking long-term dietary patterns with gut microbial enterotypes. Science. 2011 Oct 7;334(6052):105-8. doi: 10.1126/science.1208344. Epub 2011 Sep 1.
PMID: 21885731
citation: Wang Q, Garrity GM, Tiedje JM, Cole JR. Naive Bayesian classifier for rapid assignment of rRNA sequences into the new bacterial taxonomy. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2007 Aug;73(16):5261-7. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00062-07. Epub 2007 Jun 22.
PMID: 17586664
citation: Schloss PD, Westcott SL, Ryabin T, Hall JR, Hartmann M, Hollister EB, Lesniewski RA, Oakley BB, Parks DH, Robinson CJ, Sahl JW, Stres B, Thallinger GG, Van Horn DJ, Weber CF. Introducing mothur: open-source, platform-independent, community-supported software for describing and comparing microbial communities. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2009 Dec;75(23):7537-41. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01541-09. Epub 2009 Oct 2.
PMID: 19801464
citation: Weinberg RB, Dantzker C, Patton CS. Sensitivity of serum apolipoprotein A-IV levels to changes in dietary fat content. Gastroenterology. 1990 Jan;98(1):17-24. doi: 10.1016/0016-5085(90)91285-e.
PMID: 2104541
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mesh term: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
mesh term: Syndrome
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