πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-04-07

Human Skin and Gut Mycobiome and Bacteriome Comprehensive Registry (NCT05196061)

🟒 Recruiting Interventional Protocol πŸ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Bacterial and fungal microbiota will be different between individual body sites; however, particular microbiome profiles both whole-body and site-specific will be unique to volunteers with a given parameter such as medical diagnosis, diet, medications taken, geographical area; etc.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center β€” Cleveland, Ohio

Age range: 18 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

  • Questionnaire (OTHER)
  • Stool sample (OTHER)
  • Skin swab (OTHER)
  • Oral rinse (OTHER)

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center β€” Cleveland, Ohio

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (216) 844-7834

Email: mahmoud.ghannoum@uhhospitals.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—