Sertraline and Probiotics for Teen Depression
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining an antidepressant medication (sertraline) with special bacteria supplements (probiotics) can help treat depression in teenagers ages 12–18. Researchers believe the probiotics may help the medication work better by improving gut health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and are currently having a depressive episode
- You have not tried sertraline before, or if you have, it didn't work well for you
- You are not taking any other antidepressants right now (must stop at least 5 days before starting)
- You have not taken probiotics or probiotic foods in the past 2 weeks
- You have not taken antibiotics or antifungal medicines in the past month
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