Feasibility Trial of a Mediterranean Diet Pattern to Prevent Cognitive Decline

University of Kansas Medical Center30 enrolled

Overview

By doing this study, researchers hope to learn if older adults with and without cognitive impairment can adhere to a Mediterranean diet.

Participants will be given instruction on following the study designed Mediterranean diet. Participation in the study will last about 9 weeks. Each person will be asked to follow the study diet for 6 weeks. During the study, participants will be asked to track the food they eat and will be monitored by a registered dietitian. Potential participants need to be located within the KC metro area.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease Cognitive Impairment

Interventions

Mediterranean DietOTHER

Diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, olive oils, seafood, and nuts. It is low in red meat and solid fats.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Cognitively normal older adults over the age of 65 or individuals with a diagnosis of MCI or AD (any age) * Have a study partner, if diagnosed with MCI or AD * Body mass index (BMI) range between 20 - 35 kg/m2 * Speak English as a primary language Exclusion Criteria: * Serious medical risk * Adherence to specialized diet regimes * Already consume a Mediterranean diet pattern

Locations (1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of participants completing the study

Determine feasibility of this patient population's ability to maintain the diet. Outcome will be measured by the number of participants who complete the entire study.

Time frame: Week 6

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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