Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years, inclusive * The main reason for consultation is a suspected depressive episode * MADRS score between 15 and 34, indicating mild to moderate depression * No suicidal risk, defined as a score of 0 on item 10 of the MADRS scale * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 29 (inclusive) * Signed informed consent, confirming that the participant understands the purpose and requirements of the study and agrees to comply with the procedures (including scheduled supportive psychotherapy sessions) * Affiliation with the French national health insurance system or beneficiary of such coverage Exclusion Criteria: * History of severe psychiatric disorders or currently undergoing supportive psychotherapy * Confirmed suicidal risk, defined as a score between 1 and 6 on MADRS item 10 * Current treatment with antidepressants (AD) * MADRS score \> 34 * Conditions in which probiotic administration is not recommended (e.g., immunodeficiency, presence of a venous catheter) * Allergy to any component of the placebo or the GynMDD dietary supplement * Current consumption of probiotic-based dietary supplements * Recent infectious episodes that may require antibiotic therapy * Current treatment with anxiolytics * Long-term chronic anti-inflammatory treatment * Alcohol abuse, defined as a consumption of 10 standard drinks per week or more * Use of illicit drugs or substances of abuse * Inability to provide informed consent * Participation in another clinical study within the past 12 months * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patients without health insurance * Individuals under legal protection, guardianship, trusteeship, or any other protective measure