Gut health and mental health in college students
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might be linked to your mental health. You will provide a stool sample and answer surveys about anxiety and depression.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a college student currently enrolled in Qingyuan Vocational Education City.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have lived in the local area for more than one month.
- You have no major physical or mental health conditions, OR you have symptoms of anxiety or depression (based on screening surveys).
- You are willing to provide a stool sample and answer survey questions.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study follows pregnant people in early pregnancy to better understand mental health during the perinatal (pregnancy and around delivery) period. It may help the clinic improve support for mental well-being before and after birth.
This study tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can help reduce stress and anxiety in students. If you are a student aged 18-40 who experiences moderate stress and mild anxiety, and you don't have certain health conditions, you may be able to join.
This study explores how stress and mood changes affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) using brain imaging. Researchers will scan your brain and collect health information to understand the connection between your gut and mental health.
This study looks at how test anxiety affects bowel health and constipation in students. It may help understand the link between stress and digestive problems.
This trial tests if a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) can help young adults with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) who also have symptoms of anxiety or depression. FMT involves putting processed stool from a healthy donor into your gut to improve digestive and mental health at the same time.
This trial tests if probiotics can help reduce symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety or depression. It is for people aged 18–60 who are not currently taking most anxiety or depression medications and who have not used them in the last 2 weeks (except for escitalopram).
Hear when a new Depression trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.