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The Gut Microbiota in Stress, Mood and Eating Behaviours.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON · Mar 27, 2018

Trial Information

Current as of August 20, 2025

Unknown status

Keywords

Stress Galactooligosaccharide Prebiotic Early Life Stress Emotional Eating Gut Microbiota Short Chain Fatty Acids Serotonin Cortisol

ClinConnect Summary

Following an initial screening session based on inclusion/exclusion criteria, participants will be randomly allocated into either the treatment or placebo group and provided with three weeks worth of Vivinal-GOS or maltodextrin in powder form (sachets). There will be four clinical visits as detailed below:

1. Training on how to complete food diaries and collect saliva samples for cortisol awakening response measurements
2. Cognitive (Affective GoNoGo and Emotion Recognition Task) and biologic measurements (blood,faecal). This also includes a stress inducing task (Fake Speech Task).Provided...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • A positive or negative screen for exposure to adverse childhood experiences
  • A positive or negative screen for stress/emotional related eating behaviours
  • Written informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Antibiotic, prebiotic or probiotic use in past three months
  • Pre-existing gastrointestinal disorders

About University Of Roehampton

The University of Roehampton is a distinguished academic institution committed to advancing research and education in various fields, including health and clinical sciences. As a clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its expertise and resources to facilitate innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes and contributing to the broader medical community. With a focus on ethical standards and rigorous scientific methodologies, the University of Roehampton fosters collaborations that drive impactful discoveries and enhance evidence-based practices in healthcare.

Locations

London, , United Kingdom

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Leigh Gibson

Study Director

University of Roehampton

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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