Probiotics for depression symptoms and brain activity
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can help with mild to moderate depression symptoms. It also looks at how probiotics affect brain activity.
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Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate depression symptoms (score between 12 and 28 on a standard questionnaire).
- You are between 25 and 40 years old.
- You are right-handed (needed for brain activity measurement).
- You have not taken antidepressants for at least 2 months before starting.
- You have not used probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, or laxatives for at least 1 month before starting.
- You have no chronic medical conditions (like diabetes) or psychiatric illnesses, and you do not smoke.
Quick eligibility check
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