Chronic Stress
Conditions
Keywords
Gut Microbiome, Life-course trauma, Psychotherapy
Brief 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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychotherapy
6-week psychotherapy group intervention
Sponsors
University of Nebraska
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
19 Years to 54 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales | 6 weeks | Self-report mood disorder questionnaire |
| Perceived Stress | 6 weeks | self-report questionnaire of perceived stress |
Countries
United States
Contacts
CONTACTAshley J Blount, PhD
CONTACTTiffany A Moore, PhD, RN
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAshley J Blount, PhD
University of Nebraska
Outcome results
None listed