๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-14

Intermediate Wheatgrass Products and Gut Health (NCT07773441)

The Effect of Regular Consumption of Intermediate Wheatgrass-Based Products on Measures of Gut Health

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Minnesota

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

This study will evaluate the effect of daily consumption of intermediate wheatgrass-based products on measures of gut health compared with whole wheat-based products in healthy adults with traditional western fiber intake. Participants will first complete screening, stool sample collection, and the Diet History Questionnaire III. Participants with dietary fiber intake greater than 12g/1000 calories per day will complete the study after baseline procedures. Participants with dietary fiber intake of 12g/1000 calories per day or less will enter a randomized crossover dietary intervention. During the intervention, participants will consume intermediate wheatgrass-based products and whole wheat-based products in randomized order. Each intervention period will last 2 weeks and will be separated by a 2-week washout period. The primary outcome is change in Gut Microbiome Wellness Index. Gastrointestinal symptom scores will also be assessed.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Minnesota Food Science and Nutrition Building โ€” Saint Paul, Minnesota

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Minnesota Food Science and Nutrition Building โ€” Saint Paul, Minnesota

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
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  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
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