Could your gut bacteria be linked to anxiety? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07268729
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This completed study from the University of Toronto looked at whether certain gut bacteria are linked to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. 500 adults provided stool samples to test for H. pylori and other bacteria. The goal was to understand possible root causes, not to test a treatment.
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Locations
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MedBliss Research Network
Mississauga, Ontario, L5B3C2, Canada
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward new ways to understand or treat anxiety and depression by targeting gut bacteria.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not lead to any new therapies.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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