Research

Natural Product Signature in Healthy Adults

Can a Natural Hops Product Impact your Gut Health?

Join a study on hops potential to impact gut health. NUNM is conducting a research study to assess the impact of an experimental natural product on the microbiota (gut bacteria) in healthy volunteers.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are age 21–50 years
  • Are willing to be randomized to a placebo or an experimental natural product
  • Are willing to have blood drawn and fast for 10–12 hours before blood draws once every two weeks
  • Are willing and able to collect stool and 24-hour urine samples at home once every two weeks
  • Do not drink more than 1 beer a day
  • Do not take any prescription medications, including oral contraceptives
  • Can attend a screening visit and 5 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 $550. To learn more, please call 503.552.1777 or email microbiome@nunm.edu. You may also contact the Clinical Investigator, Dr. Ryan Bradley at 503.552.1862.

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

IRB # RB9718
Approval Date: 9/13/2018
Principal Investigator: Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH