An interventional study of Mediterranean Diet in Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Impairment, sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 65 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-02-06.
Sponsored by University of Kansas Medical Center · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
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.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Persons who are considered to have normal cognitive function. A registered dietician will meet with each person to discuss the Mediterranean Diet.
Other: Mediterranean Diet
Persons diagnosed mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A registered dietician will meet with each person to discuss the Mediterranean Diet.
Other: Mediterranean Diet
Persons diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). A registered dietician will meet with each person to discuss the Mediterranean Diet.
Other: Mediterranean Diet
Diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, olive oils, seafood, and nuts. It is low in red meat and solid fats.
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
Plan to share: No
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