Gut bacteria linked to restless legs? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07307482
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at whether people with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have different gut bacteria compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 100 adults to find specific bacteria and molecules that may affect iron metabolism and contribute to RLS. The goal is to better understand the role of gut health in this condition.
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
We will recruit 50 patients with restless legs syndrome from among those attending the Sleep Medicine Center of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital during the period December 2025 to December 2026.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years old; * The diagnostic criteria all meet the five diagnostic criteria for restless legs syndrome established by the International Committee for the Study of Restless Legs Syndrome (IRLSSG) (2014 revised version) Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from serious physical illnesses, such as tumors, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, stroke, etc.; * Drug abuse, alcoholism, acute poisoning; * Antibiotic use within the 4 weeks preceding sampling; * Arobiotics or prebiotics use within the 4 weeks preceding sampling; * Iron supplements use within the 4 weeks preceding sampling.
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