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Effects of Lean Beef Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health and Gut Microbiome

University of Missouri-Columbia · NCT06433115

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–45 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
90
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
June 11, 2024
Record last updated
September 25, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

This study is investigating the benefits of lean beef consumption on cardiometabolic health and gut microbiome.

Being studied: Lean (≥90%) Grass-Fed Beef; Lean (≥90%) Grain-Fed Beef; Plant-Based Meat

Conditions: Diet Intervention

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Age: 18-45 years of age
  • BMI: 18-35 kg/m2
  • Willingness to consume study foods.
  • Willing to comply with study protocol.
  • Consistent diet and activity patterns for 4 weeks
  • Weight stable (≤5 kg change over the last 3 months)
  • Non-smoker >1 year or more

Exclusion Criteria

  • Allergies to foods provided in the study
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal disease and/or bariatric surgery
  • Uncontrolled hypertension and blood pressure ≥ 180/110
  • Illicit drug use
  • Recent consumption of antibiotics or probiotics
  • Recent start of medications that affect metabolism or appetite.
  • Recent blood donation
  • Drug therapy for coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, congestive - heart failure, or dyslipidemia
  • Pregnant or lactating individuals
  • Taste or smell disorders
  • High consumers of red meat or plant-based meat (≥ 4 times/week)

Recruiting US locations

  • University of Missouri-Columbia

    Columbia, MO 65211

    Site contact: Jaapna Dhillon · 573-884-2103 · jdhillon@missouri.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Jaapna Dhillon · 573-884-2103 · jdhillon@missouri.edu
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