Synbiotic for mental health in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a synbiotic (a mix of probiotics and prebiotics) can improve mental health in people with obesity. It may help if you have obesity and also struggle with anxiety or depression.
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Who can take part
- You have obesity with a BMI between 30 and 40.
- You've been diagnosed with obesity for at least 5 years.
- Your weight has been stable (not changing by more than 5%) for the past 3 months.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You do not have other serious health issues like inflammatory diseases, cancer, or severe liver or kidney problems.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
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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