GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS AND MENTAL WELL-BEING IN NEURODIVERGENT AND NEUROTYPICAL ADULTS

Online

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End Date October 31, 2026

Primary Contact Karol Morillo Ospina

Email kam1380@my.londonmet.ac.uk

Additonal Contact Supervisor: Dr Hilda Mulrooney

Email h.mulrooney@londonmet.ac.uk


Study Details

NEURODIVERGENT AND NEUROTYPICAL
Gut Health and Mental Well-being: Is There a Link?

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

Open June – October 2026

What is this study about?

This study examines whether gut symptoms predict mental well-being differently in neurodivergent versus neurotypical adults. Your experience matters.

Who can take part?

✓ Eligible Participants

  • Adults aged 18+, neurotypical or neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-identified)
  • Open worldwide (English-language)

✗ Not Eligible If You Have (any of the following):

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery within the last 3 months
  • Diagnosed with structural/inflammatory GI disease (e.g., IBD, Crohn’s, Ulcerative colitis, Coeliac disease…)
  • Been taking medication known to directly affect gut function/digestion or microbiome (e.g., PPIs, GLP-1, laxatives, antibiotics…) within the last 3 months

What will I do?

① Complete an online questionnaire
Quick & easy, 10-15 minutes
② Share your experience on how gut health affects daily life
Fully anonymous

How to take part:

Click the link below to visit the site.

→ Take Part Here

Any Questions?

Researcher: kam1380@my.londonmet.ac.uk

Supervisor: h.mulrooney@londonmet.ac.uk

 

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