Are you going to be scheduled for a routine screening or surveillance colonoscopy at UConn Health?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a 29-day research study examining the effects of walnuts on gut bacteria, inflammatory markers in blood, and the tissue that lines the inside of the colon.
You May Qualify If You
- Are between 39-75 years old
- Have a family history of colorectal cancer or colon polyps in a first-degree relative or
a personal history of colon polyps or a positive FIT or Cologuard screening test - Do not have a personal history of colorectal cancer
Participation Involves
- Consuming walnuts for 3 weeks and avoiding certain foods, drinks & supplements for 4 weeks
prior to your colonoscopy procedure - Completing dietary and activity surveys
- Providing blood, urine, stool, and colon biopsy samples
- Coming in for 1 or 2 study visits before your colonoscopy appointment
Compensation
- Up to $250 for study participation
For More Information
Please contact Megyn or Kiara in the Clinical Research Center at:
- Megyn | 860-679-1751 | mclement@uchc.edu
- Kiara | 860-679-6080 | matias@uchc.edu
Walnut Consumption Curbs Colon Cancer Risk
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Principal Investigator: Daniel W. Rosenberg, Ph.D., Center for Molecular Oncology
Funded By: National Institutes of Health and California Walnut Commission
Approved By: UConn Health Institutional Review Board (#21-167SO-1)
For more information, contact: Megyn Clement at 860-679-1751 | mclement@uchc.edu