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Dairy Fat and Fermentation Study
NCT05840081 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of consuming full-fat (regular) and fat-free (skim) milk, as well as full-fat and fat-free yogurt (a fermented dairy product), on microorganisms in your gut as well as the products produced by the gut microbes. We will also determine whether consuming these dairy products affects risk factors for heart disease.The findings of the study will help us determine if heart disease risk factors are modified by the fat content and fermentation of milk. The results may facilitate refinement of public health dietary guidance for cardiovascular disease risk reduction.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Milk or yogurt beverage
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 37 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-10-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-19 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05840081
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05840081 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 37 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Tufts University, which has 78 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Inflammation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Milk or yogurt beverage is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT05840081 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05840081 about?
NCT05840081 is a clinical study titled "Dairy Fat and Fermentation Study". The purpose of the study is to compare the effect of consuming full-fat (regular) and fat-free (skim) milk, as well as full-fat and fat-free yogurt (a fermented dairy product), on microorganisms in your gut as well as the products produced by the gut microbes. We will also determine whether consumin...
What is the current status of trial NCT05840081?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 37 participants. The study started on 2023-10-01. Estimated completion is 2025-08-19.
What conditions does trial NCT05840081 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Inflammation, Heart Diseases, Microbial Colonization. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05840081?
The interventions under investigation include: Milk or yogurt beverage (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05840081?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts University, which has 78 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT05840081 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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