Is your gut flora “inflammatory”?
University of Toronto, Department of Immunology
Recruiting participants for a study on the effect of aged microbiota on Multiple Sclerosis progression. Pairs of cohabitating mother-and-daughter or father-and-son are needed for this study. During your visit, blood samples will be collected and you will be asked to provide a stool sample on-site. Participants are compensated up to $500/pair for successful completion of the study.
Your Impact
Studies have linked the gut flora with various inflammatory diseases. We want to know if the age of your microbiome (your gut flora) impacts inflammatory processes.
Eligibility Criteria
All genders
20 to 60 years old
Pair of aged and young participants who are first-degree relatives
Living together continuously for at least the last 5-years
Mother and daughter pair or father and son pair
Living in Canada for at least the last 10-years
For the young subject, between the ages of 20 and 30
For the aged subject, age of 50 and above
Healthy and free of musculoskeletal or neurological conditions
Study Tasks
Complete questionnaire
Provide blood sample
Provide stool sample
Ethics
This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Toronto Research Ethics Board (Protocol 37175)
Keywords
Activity and Time
Health and Wellness
Observational Study
Weekdays
60 minute(s) per session
1 session(s)
Compensation
Up to $500
Study Address
1 King's College Circle Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 1A8
Earn $500