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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
NameTimeMethod
Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales6 weeks

Self-report mood disorder questionnaire

Perceived Stress6 weeks

self-report questionnaire of perceived stress

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

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