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

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

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

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Method of contact

Collection of personal information
Your personal information is collected under the authority of section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have any questions about the collection or use of this information, please visit our Access to Information page.

Additional information

Contact information

Mashael Hussain 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: mashael.hussain@ucalgary.ca Ridhi Lodhia, MD, BHSc Clinical Research Assistant | Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education | University of Calgary Foothills Campus | 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Room 1D57 | Calgary, AB T2N 4Z6 Tel: 403-210-7445 Email: ridhi.lodhia@ucalgary.ca

Principal investigator:

Valerie Taylor

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB21-0808