Deciphering The Role of Circulating MicroRNAs To Differentiate Psychological Disorders Among Women With Chronic Toxoplasmosis

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Chronic Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection is a widespread condition that can negatively affect brain function and is considered a risk factor for various psychiatric conditions, including depression and schizophrenia. This prospective observational study aims to investigate the expression levels of specific circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) in women diagnosed with schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder who also have chronic toxoplasmosis. By comparing these levels to patients without the infection, the study seeks to determine if these miRNAs can serve as biological markers to help differentiate between specific psychological disorders and identify the impact of chronic toxoplasmosis on mental health.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 50
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Confirmed psychiatric diagnosis of Schizophrenia (SCZ), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), or Bipolar Disorder (BD) according to DSM-5 criteria.

• Seronegative for T. gondii IgM (to ensure infection is not in the acute phase).

• Signed informed consent.

Locations
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Egypt
Benha faculty of Medicine
RECRUITING
Banhā
Contact Information
Primary
Heba Abo El Ela, MD
b.checked88@gmail.com
01062702236
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-11-20
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-04
Participants
Target number of participants: 55
Treatments
T. gondii Seropositive Group
Women with diagnosed psychiatric disorders (Schizophrenia, MDD, or Bipolar Disorder) who test positive for anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibodies, indicating chronic infection.
T. gondii Seronegative Group
Women with the same diagnosed psychiatric disorders who test negative for anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibodies
Sponsors
Leads: Benha University

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