Does Psychotherapy Change the Gut Microbiome in Women of Child-bearing Age?
ConditionChronic Stress
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age19-54
SponsorUniversity of Nebraska
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Women over the age of 19 and less than 54. Able to understand/read English
Disqualifiers
Pregnant women and breast-feeding women Women who are actively participating in psychotherapy on a regular basis
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Psychotherapy
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov