Meals, gut health, and mood in children
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how diet and gut bacteria relate to mental health in children and teens. It may help find ways to support emotional well-being through nutrition.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 15 years old.
- Your child is seeing a child and adolescent psychiatric clinic for the first time.
- Your child has not used antibiotics in the past 6 months.
- Your child does not have a formal mental health diagnosis.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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