Therapy may alter gut bacteria in stressed women
NCT ID NCT07200531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether six weeks of group therapy can change the gut microbiome in women experiencing chronic stress. Participants will fill out stress questionnaires and mail in stool samples before and after the therapy sessions. The goal is to understand the link between stress, mental health, and gut bacteria.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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19 to 54 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women over the age of 19 and less than 54. Able to understand/read English Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women and breast-feeding women Women who are actively participating in psychotherapy on a regular basis
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68198, United States
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