๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-24

Assessing the Gut Microbiome and Its Association With Pediatric Stress and Cognition (NCT06269614)

A Multilevel Approach to Assess the Involvement of Gut Microbiome in Autism and Childhood Stress Regulation

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Nova Southeastern University

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Using a metabolomics approach in combination with eye-tracking data, this research study proposes to gather evidence from two interrelated body systems (gut and brain) in order to assess how the microbiome is involved in stress modulated symptoms in children with autism and children exposed to repeated stress in comparison to a control group.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Nova Southeastern University College of Nursing โ€” Davie, Florida

Age range: 4 Years to 95 Months

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Nova Southeastern University College of Nursing โ€” Davie, Florida

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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