Probiotic supplement for moderate to severe depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a probiotic supplement can help reduce symptoms of moderate to severe depression. If you have not responded to or are not taking antidepressants, this study might offer a new option.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with depression (single or recurring episodes).
- Your depression is moderate to severe based on standard rating scales.
- You have not taken antidepressants recently, or you have stopped taking them before the study starts.
- You have not used antibiotics in the past 2 weeks.
- You have not had a suicide attempt or suicidal behavior in the past 6 months.
- You are not currently taking sleeping pills (except for certain stable non-benzodiazepine medications).
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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