Ventura,
California
93003
Purpose:
This study seeks to correlate microbiome sequencing data with information provided by
patients and their medical records
Study summary:
The goal of this Research Study is to better understand how the genetic information in
subject's microbiome correlates to depression.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Signed informed consent, demonstrating that the patient understands the procedures
required for the study and the purpose of the study
a. May be signed by parent or legal guardian in the case of minor or adult unable to
provide consent
2. Male or female of all ages. (interest is given to children who present with autism or
Crohn's and whose parents wish to analyze their children's gut flora. Also of interest
analysis of development of the child's microbiome. In the case of autism, the younger
the child, the better to correct the neurological problems if an association is found
between autism and the microbiome)
3. Diagnosis of depression based on DSM-V criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Refusal to sign informed consent form
2. History of bariatric surgery, total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis or
proctocolectomy.
3. Postoperative stoma, ostomy, or ileoanal pouch
4. Participation in any experimental drug protocol within the past 12 weeks
5. Treatment with total parenteral nutrition