Could your gut bacteria be linked to anxiety? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07268729

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Depression depressive disorder mood disorder panic disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY DEPRESSION MOOD DISORDERS PANIC DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

MedBliss Research Network

Mississauga, Ontario, L5B3C2, Canada

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