Mediterranean diet study for gut-brain effects in depression
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies whether following a Mediterranean-style eating plan can change the gut and brain “communication” to help people with major depression. It looks at possible links between gut bacteria and mood.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have a current diagnosis of depression (by DSM or ICD-10)
- You do not have major other brain or mental conditions (like epilepsy, brain tumor, major head injury/surgery, etc.)
- You are not dependent on drugs or alcohol, and you are not having urgent suicidal thoughts
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have not used antibiotics, probiotics, or major food supplements for about a month before and during the study
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