🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-05-12
Sweet Corn and Carotenoids (NCT06892444)
Effects of Sweet Corn Intake on Carotenoid Levels and Gastrointestinal Wellness
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic 📋 Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Florida
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study will assess the effect of daily yellow and white sweet corn intake on serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations. Skin carotenoid levels using the Veggie Meter will be assessed, and gastrointestinal symptoms and changes in fecal microbiota during a 4-week intervention period will be monitored.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 18 Years to 90 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida
💰 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 § 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.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.