NCT07082348 Feasibility and Potential Efficacy of Herbs and Spices for Improving Dietary Quality in College Students: A Pilot Study
| NCT ID | NCT07082348 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Nevada, Las Vegas |
| Condition | Dietary Quality |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-31 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The goal of this single-arm feasibility, pilot study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of the Herbs and Spices Nutrition Education Program (HSNP-focusing on incorporating herbs and spices into the diet for adherence to the DGA's) for determining the scalability of implementing this intervention for a larger scale, more comprehensive study The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating herbs and spices into the diet along with DGA-focused nutrition education through the HSNP in college students with poor dietary quality? * What are the preliminary effects of the HSNP on dietary intake/quality, cardiometabolic, and gut health in college students with poor dietary quality? * What are the barriers associated with HSNP implementation in college students with poor dietary quality? Participants will: * Be asked to come to the study site initially for a Screening Study Visit to confirm eligibility. * Be asked to come the clinical study site for a Pre-HSNP and Post-HSNP Study Visit (one week prior starting the HSNP and after week 6 of completing the HSNP) for assessments of cardiometabolic and gut health. * Be asked to come to the Nutrition Center for weeks 0 and 3 of the HSNP, where they will receive education on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the health benefits of herbs and spices, have a sensory evaluation of foods, be provided budget-friendly recipes and resources, and given take-home herbs, spices, and supporting materials * Be asked to complete 3-Day Food Records throughout the 6 week study period for assessment of dietary quality (4 total)
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * College students (undergraduate and graduate) * Ages 18-39 years * BMI 18.5-40 kg/m * Having poor dietary quality (a Rapid Prime Diet Quality Score of 12 or below), * Maintain current lifestyle habits (e.g., medications/ supplement use, exercise, and sleep), and avoid taking new supplements or medications throughout the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with myocardial infarction within the past 6 months * Uncontrolled hypertension * BMIs \<18.5 or \>40 kg/m2 * Autoimmune disease or immune compromised * A recent diagnosis of cancer or under current treatment for cancer * A history of kidney stones * Having pacemaker * Participating in a weight loss program * Having a history of any significant GI disease * Insulin use * Currently on dialysis * Currently consuming pro-/pre-biotics or antiobiotics * Diagnosed with unstable chronic metabolic disease * Have allergies to any herbs and spices * Are pregnant/nursing * Participating in another investigati