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Study of Group Psychotherapy Effects on Gut Microbiome in Women Aged 19 to 54
Led by University of Nebraska · Updated on 2026-03-25
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying whether group psychotherapy over six weeks can change the gut microbiome in women of child-bearing age and how chronic stress may be linked to the gut microbiota. The trial focuses on women aged 19 to 54 years, exploring the relationship between stress and gut health through a behavioral intervention. Participants will take part in a one-hour group therapy session each week for six weeks designed to address biopsychosocial factors affecting maternal life-course trauma. This psychotherapy intervention aims to observe changes in the gut microbiome and stress levels over the study period. During the study, women will complete questionnaires about chronic stress and provide stool samples before and after the therapy to analyze microbiome changes. The main outcomes measured include Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales and perceived stress levels after six weeks. Participation includes regular monitoring and self-reporting over the intervention timeline.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Does Psychotherapy Change the Gut Microbiome in Women of Child-bearing Age?
Research Team
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Ashley J Blount, PhD
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Tiffany A Moore, PhD, RN
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