Does Psychotherapy Change the Gut Microbiome in Women of Child-bearing Age?
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Chronic Stress
- Registration Number
- NCT07200531
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
- Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if group therapy for six weeks changes the gut microbiome in women. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is chronic stress associated with the gut microbiome? Will six weeks of therapy change the gut microbiota?
Participants will:
Answer questionnaires about chronic stress Mail a stool sample before and after the intervention. Participate in a 1-hour group therapy session over the course of six weeks.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
- Women over the age of 19 and less than 45. Able to understand/read English
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnant women and breast-feeding women Women who are actively participating in psychotherapy on a regular basis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales 6 weeks Self-report mood disorder questionnaire
Perceived Stress 6 weeks self-report questionnaire of perceived stress
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method