This study aims to investigate the effects of the Ketoflex 12/3 diet on motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Participants will follow the Ketoflex 12/3 dietary regimen, and their cognitive function, motor symptoms, sleep patterns, gastrointestinal health, and overall well-being will be assessed through standardized clinical scales. The study will help determine whether a plant-based ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting can have a beneficial impact on Parkinson's disease progression.
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. Emerging evidence suggests that dietary interventions, particularly ketogenic diets and intermittent fasting, may play a role in neuroprotection and symptom management. This study investigates the effects of the Ketoflex 12/3 diet, a plant-based ketogenic dietary approach combined with intermittent fasting, on Parkinson's disease progression. Clinical assessments will include Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), depression and anxiety scales, sleep quality assessments, and gastrointestinal health evaluations. The study aims to provide new insights into the potential benefits of metabolic-based nutritional interventions in Parkinson's disease patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
40
A plant-based ketogenic diet combined with intermittent fasting (12/3)
İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Change in Motor Symptoms as Measured by the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)
The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) is used to evaluate the severity of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Scores range from 0 to 108 for the motor section, with higher scores indicating worse motor impairment.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
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