Help NUNM learn more about Crohn’s disease

Helfgott Research Institute assessing impact of a natural hops product on gut bacteria.

Hand holding hops

The Helfgott Research Institute at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Ore., is recruiting for a new study.

NUNM researchers are looking for individuals to help them assess the impact of a natural hops product on the microbiota (gut bacteria) in Crohn’s disease.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are age 21-70 years
  • Have active Crohn’s Disease
  • Are willing to be randomized to take either a placebo or an experimental natural product
  • Are willing to have blood drawn every other week and fast for 10-12 hours before blood draws
  • Are willing and able to collect stool and 24-hour urine samples at home every other week prior to each study visit
  • Do not drink more than 1 beer a day
  • Can attend a screening visit and 6 study visits at the Helfgott Research Institute in Portland.

If you are eligible and enroll in the study, you could be compensated with up to $1,000 and receive a personalized report with the results of your microbiome analysis.

To enroll

To learn more, please call 503-451-0481 or email microbiome@nunm.edu.

This study is being conducted by the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine.

IRB # RB71720

Principal Investigator: Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH

Help us learn more about Crohn’s Disease NUNM’s Helfgott Research Institute is recruiting for a new study. Help us assess the impact of a natural hops product on the microbiota (gut bacteria) in Crohn’s Disease. You may be eligible if you: • Are age 21-70 years • Have active Crohn’s Disease • Are willing to be randomized to take either a placebo or an experimental natural product • Are willing to have blood drawn every other week and fast for 10-12 hours before blood draws • Are willing and able to collect stool and 24-hour urine samples at home every other week prior to each study visit • Do not drink more than 1 beer a day • Can attend a screening visit and 6 study visits at the Helfgott Research Institute in Portland. If you are eligible and enroll in the study, you could be compensated with up to $1,000 and receive a personalized report with the results of your microbiome analysis. To learn more, please call 503-451-0481 or email microbiome@nunm.edu. This study is being conducted by the Helfgott Research Institute at National University of Natural Medicine. IRB # RB71720 Principal Investigator: Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH