Scientists hunt for gut clues in IBD-Depression overlap

NCT ID NCT07252427

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at gut bacteria and related chemicals in people who have both inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression. Researchers want to find unique patterns that might explain why these two conditions often occur together. The study involves 120 adults divided into three groups: those with both IBD and depression, those with IBD only, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to learn more about the connection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China

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