Probiotic supplement added to antidepressants for depression
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a probiotic supplement to your usual antidepressant might help improve depression symptoms. Probiotics are 'good' bacteria that may affect your mood through the gut-brain connection.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of depression (as defined by clinical criteria).
- You have been on the same antidepressant medication for at least 6 weeks without changing the dose.
- You are not currently taking antibiotics or have not taken them recently.
- You have not used probiotics (supplements or fortified foods) in the past year.
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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