A Microbiome Biobank for Mental Health Research
Summary
Bio-banking is the collection, storage, and use of human body samples and personal health information for research. It provides an important resource for mental health research locally, across Canada, and around the world.
We are currently building a biobank to collect samples such as stool, urine, and blood along with clinical information to support research in the field of gut bacteria and it's effect on mental health.
Eligibility
Eligible ages: 5 to 100
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
- The age of 5 years and older
- Able to read, write and speak English
- have a diagnosis of Major depression or Bipolar disorder
- Willing to provide Stool and urine samples every 6 months
Exclusion criteria:
You are not eligible to participate if you are:
- currently taking systemic antibiotics or antifungal treatments for any active infection
Participate
Fill out the following form if you want to participate in this research
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Additional information
Contact information
Amit Kang Clinical Research Assistant Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education | University of Calgary Foothills Campus | 3280 Hospital Dr NW, 1D-17| Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6 Tel: 403-210-6495 Email: amit.kang@ucalgary.ca
Principal investigator:
Valerie Taylor
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB21-0808