This research aims to develop a better understanding and clinical knowledge of the effects of a plant based diet on severity and daytime sleepiness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
A whole food, plant-based diet focuses on whole foods that are not processed. The diet places an emphasis on plant foods that are naturally lower in fat and includes eating a variety of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds, spices and herbs).
Mayo Clinic Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGChange in daytime sleepiness
Measured using The Epworth sleepiness scale (ESS) which is an 8-item questionnaire that measures daytime sleepiness in participants. Possible scores range from 0-24, with higher scores indicating a higher average sleep propensity in daily life, and a worse outcome.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
Change in Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)
Measured using the WatchPat One for at Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT), the Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) assess severity of sleep apnea by counting apnea events during sleep. Normal range is less than 5 events per hour and severe is considered more than 30 events per hour.
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
Change in weight
Measured in kilograms (kg)
Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks
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