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Does Psychotherapy Change the Gut Microbiome in Women of Child-bearing Age?

NCT07200531 — Not applicable, Active not recruiting, 30 participants, University of Nebraska

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Impact of Biopsychosocial Psychotherapy Intervention on Maternal Life-Course Trauma and the Gut Microbiome

RegistryNCT07200531
StatusActive not recruiting
PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional; na, single group, masking: none, supportive care
Enrollment30 (Estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Nebraska (Other)
ConditionsChronic Stress
InterventionsPsychotherapy (Behavioral)
Datesstart 2025-12-01, primary completion 2027-04-01 (estimated), completion 2027-08-01 (estimated), first posted 2025-10-01, last updated 2026-10-05
Locations1 site in United States

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-Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if group therapy for six weeks changes the gut microbiome in women. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is chronic stress associated with the gut microbiome? Will six weeks of therapy change the gut microbiota?

Participants will:

Answer questionnaires about chronic stress Mail a stool sample before and after the intervention. Participate in a 1-hour group therapy session over the course of six weeks.

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+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
Psychotherapy InterventionExperimentalBehavioral: Psychotherapy
  • Psychotherapy (Behavioral): 6-week psychotherapy group intervention

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales [6 weeks]: Self-report mood disorder questionnaire
  • Perceived Stress [6 weeks]: self-report questionnaire of perceived stress

+Eligibility

Sex: Female, ages: 19 Years to 54 Years, accepts healthy volunteers

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

+Locations (1)

FacilityCityCountryStatus
University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NebraskaUnited States

+Investigators

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