RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06450977

Remote Evaluation of MIND Diet


Sponsor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Jun 7, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if increasing adherence to a Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet pattern improves thinking ability and memory compared to a healthy control diet in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does the MIND diet improve cognitive performance relative to a control diet in persons with MS? Participants will: Consume one meal that follows the MIND diet or a control meal every day for 3 months, complete online surveys and cognitive testing before and after, and keep a record of the food they eat during the study.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This remote study evaluates whether people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can follow the MIND diet — a brain-healthy eating plan combining Mediterranean and DASH diet principles — and whether it is feasible to assess dietary habits remotely via computer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 64 years old - You have self-reported multiple sclerosis - You have 20/20 or corrected vision - Your disease-modifying therapy has been stable for at least 6 months - You are not pregnant or breastfeeding - You have access to a computer with internet **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are younger than 18 or older than 64 - You have another neurodegenerative disease diagnosis - You have food allergies or intolerances that prevent consuming the study meals - You are currently enrolled in another dietary, exercise, or medication study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMIND Diet

Daily meals designed to increase adherence to the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) dietary pattern.

OTHERControl Diet

Daily meals designed to increase fruit, vegetable, and whole grain intake consistent with a healthy American diet.


Locations(1)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Urbana, Illinois, United States

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