A Pilot Study of Synbiotics in Adults With Depressive Symptoms
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Conditions studied: Depressive Symptoms Mild to Moderate in Severity
In brief
This study aims to explore the efficacy and safety of a synbiotic formula (MQU10) in improving mood and well-being in adults with mild to moderate depressive symptoms.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06905223
- Run by
- GenieBiome Limited
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2025-04-03
- Expected to finish
- 2027-09-26
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-06-08
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Individuals aged 18 or above
- Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) score between 5 to 14
- Literate and can complete the self-report questionnaires
- Able to understand the consent and sign the informed consent form
You may not qualify if…
- Current diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence;
- A current or past history of bipolar disorder, manic or hypomanic episodes, schizophrenia, personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intellectual disability, neurodegenerative disorders (e. g, Parkinson's disease) or organic mental disorder
- Requiring immediate psychiatric care (e. g, imminently suicidal subjects) or have attempted suicide in the past 3 months
- Use of antipsychotics, antidepressants or sedatives, unless on a stable dose in the last 4 weeks
- History of severe organ failure, renal failure on dialysis, HIV infection
- Active malignancy within 5 years
- History of major surgery on the gastrointestinal tract, except cholecystectomy and appendectomy in the past 5 years
- Night shift work
- History of antibiotic use within 4 weeks
- History of allergy to probiotics or lactose leading to a severe allergic reaction
- Known pregnancy or lactating
Where it is running
- Healthymind Centre — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)
- GenieBiome Limited — Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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