Probiotics for Depression and Metabolic Health
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking a probiotic supplement can improve both depression symptoms and metabolic health (like waist size, blood sugar, and cholesterol) in people with major depression. It may be a good fit if you are already on an antidepressant and have signs of metabolic syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and have been on an antidepressant for at least 4 weeks.
- You have at least 2 signs of metabolic syndrome (like larger waist size, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or abnormal cholesterol).
- You are not taking any other supplements for mood, probiotics, or antibiotics in the last 3 weeks.
- You do not have serious long-term illnesses such as heart, kidney, liver, or digestive diseases, cancer, or HIV.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or on weight-loss medications or injections.
- You are not following a weight-loss diet during the study.
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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