Gastrointestinal Health in Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Summary

This study looks at how gut health, daily habits, and gut bacteria are connected in children with ADHD and autism.

Many children with ADHD and autism have stomach problems like pain, constipation, diarrhea, and bloating. This study will explore how things like diet and medication may affect these symptoms, and how gut health may be linked to behavior, such as attention, mood, and social skills. It will also look at bacteria in the gut (from stool samples) to better understand their role.

The goal is to learn how gut health, lifestyle, and behavior are related, so we can find better ways to support the overall wellbeing of children with these conditions.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 3 to 18

Accepts healthy participants: Yes

Inclusion criteria:

Participants will be eligible for participation if all the following are true.
1. Aged 3-18 years.
2. Located in Alberta province.
3. Primary diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. epilepsy, learning disabilities).

Exclusion criteria:

Participants will be excluded from participation if any of the following are true.
1. Age not within the range of 3-18 years
2. Medical conditions that could confound GI outcomes
3. Cannot provide informed consent to participate in the study
4. Cannot communicate verbally and/or in writing in English
5. Mental illness that would prevent participation in study activities

Participate

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Method of contact

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Additional information

Contact information

You may contact Dr. Chunlong Mu at (403) 210-8851 or microbiomebrainlab@ucalgary.ca with any questions or concerns about the research or your participation in this study.

Principal investigator:

Chunlong Mu

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB26-0353