RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07292610

Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults

Impact of Nut Consumption on Mental Health in Young Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

University of Castilla-La Mancha

Enrollment

135 participants

Start Date

Nov 24, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Nuts have a high nutrient density, and numerous studies have reported their cardiometabolic benefits. Although observational studies in adults have indicated a potential link between nut consumption and improved mental health, there is still insufficient evidence from experimental studies to draw firm conclusions about this association.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 24 Years

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This study investigates whether eating a daily serving of mixed nuts improves mental health and mood in young university students, as diet quality is believed to play a significant role in psychological wellbeing. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 25 years old - You are currently enrolled as a university student at the Cuenca Campus - You are studying in any academic program offered there **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a known nut allergy - You have self-reported cardiovascular disease, metabolic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, or a mental health condition Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTmixed nuts. Group A

Participants will be instructed to consume a single daily dose of nuts (30 g/day of mixed nuts). Nuts will be provided free of charge for the entire study period (6 moths). The participants will be instructed to incorporate nuts into their regular diet and consume them in any way they prefer. Upon completion of the intervention, participants will be instructed to continue their usual dietary and lifestyle habits, without any specific restrictions or incentives directed toward nut consumption. After 6 months have passed since the end of the intervention, all participants will be called for a final session (12 months) in which all data evaluated throughout the study will be collected

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTmixed nuts. Group B

Participants will be instructed to consume two daily doses of nuts (60 g/day of mixed nuts). Nuts will be provided free of charge for the entire study period (6 months). The participants will be instructed to incorporate nuts into their regular diet and consume them in any way they prefer.Upon completion of the intervention, participants will be instructed to continue their usual dietary and lifestyle habits, without any specific restrictions or incentives directed toward nut consumption. After 6 months have passed since the end of the intervention, all participants will be called for a final session (12 months) in which all data evaluated throughout the study will be collected

OTHERcontrol group

Participants will be instructed to maintain their regular diet without any specific dietary instructions or intervention.


Locations(1)

Health and Social Research Center. University of Castilla-La Mancha

Cuenca, Cuenca, Spain

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