Rapid Recovery: Gut Microbiome Correction for PTSD (NCT07623967) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Rapid Recovery: Gut Microbiome Correction for PTSD
Ukraine140 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
This cohort clinical trial (RAPID RECOVERY) investigates the role of gut microbiome in mental health and the effectiveness of personalized microbiome correction in individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study aims to:
1. identify associations between gut microbiome composition, cognitive impairment, anxiety-depressive disorders, and PTSD;
2. evaluate the impact of targeted microbiome correction using next-generation biotics (pharmabiotics) on recovery speed and neurological outcomes; 3 develop predictive models for PTSD risk using Data Science and Machine Learning approaches. Participants receive individually selected pharmabiotics based on their microbiome, immunological, and clinical profiles.
Outcomes include changes in PTSD symptom severity (PCL-5), anxiety and depression levels (HADS), cognitive function (MoCA), immunological parameters (lymphocyte subpopulations, cytokines, immunoglobulins), and gut microbiome composition (NGS). The study is conducted at Uzhhorod National University in collaboration with Uzhhorod City Multidisciplinary Hospital and Danylo Halytskyi Lviv National Medical University.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 to 60 years
* Male or female sex
* Presence of cognitive impairment, anxiety/depressive disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the background of one or more of the following neurological conditions:
* Mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI)
* Neuropathic pain
* Vertebrobasilar syndrome
* Chronic cerebral ischemia
* Back pain
* Blast injuries
* Arterial hypertension
* Degenerative-dystrophic spinal diseases
* Spinal cord injury
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy or history of pregnancy within the last 12 months
* Multiple organ failure
* Apallic state
* Incurable patients
* Prolonged coma
* Severe traumatic brain injury
* Psychiatric disorders (as a separate diagnosis)
* Alcohol abuse
* Current antibiotic therapy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.