Gut check: scientists hunt for microbe links between IBD and depression
NCT ID NCT07252427
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at gut bacteria and related chemicals in 120 adults to understand why inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and depression often occur together. Researchers will compare people with both conditions, those with IBD only, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find unique microbial or metabolic patterns that could explain the connection.
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 reveal specific gut bacteria or molecules linked to both IBD and depression, pointing toward future treatment targets.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and findings may not lead to immediate medical changes.
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Conditions
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital
RECRUITINGJinan, Shandong, 250014, China
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