UMMATR Study

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Uncovering Microbial Modifiers of Antidepressant Treatment Responses

(UMMATR)

This study is designed to measure how antidepressant medications, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), interact with the gut microbiome in pre-menopausal women.

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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

Pre-menopausal women who are planning to start an anti-depressant medication (SSRI) including:

Pregnant or recently postpartum women (13 weeks pregnant – 12 weeks postpartum).
Pre-menopausal women (never have been pregnant or no pregnancy within the past 6 months).

WHAT'S INVOLVED

Fully remote study participation
Complete 1 phone call with study staff to discuss the study and confirm your eligibility
Provide 2 at-home stool samples. One before starting your SSRI treatment, and another sample one month later. The sample collection supplies will be shipped directly to you. A medical courier service will pick up the samples from your home at a time you schedule.
Complete a few online surveys.

Compensation

You can receive up to $200 for completing all research assessments.

CONTACT

For more information or to sign up, email our team: momhealthstudy@mednet.ucla.edu