Younger Adults and Microbiome Research Study Volunteers Needed
The UConn Center on Aging is teaming up with Jackson Laboratory to study the gut, skin, and oral
microbiomes of younger adults (age between 30-50 years).
To Be Eligible:
- Men and Women must be between 30-50 years old
- Available to come to UConn Health for 3 study visits about 3 months apart (total study time approximately 6 months)
Exclusions:
- Use of antibiotics within the past two weeks
- Gastrointestinal/digestive distress or intestinal bleeding in the previous two weeks
- Terminal illness (palliative or hospice care)
We will ask you to come in for three study visits to answer questions about your health history, diet, and
oral and skin health, and we will collect mouth and skin swabs. We will then provide you with a
collection kit to collect a stool sample that you can mail back or bring to your next visit.
Volunteers who complete the study will be reimbursed up to $100 for their participation.
Call (860) 679-6237 for more information & to see if you are eligible
This Study is being conducted under the direction of Dr. Julie Robison, Dr. George Kuchel & Dr. Julia Oh
IRB # 20-107J-2
For more information, contact: Alba Siharath Santiago at 3675