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NCT05745194 Influence of Nutrition in Depression Treatment (INDEPT)

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NCT ID NCT05745194
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Associacao para Investigacao e Desenvolvimento da Faculdade de Medicina - CETERA
Condition Major Depressive Disorder - MDD
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 190 participants
Start Date 2023-06-05
Primary Completion 2025-01-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Promotion of adherence to the MedDiet

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 190 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-05 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-31.

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Brief Summary

The hypothesis to be tested by this study is that an intervention promoting adherence to the MedDiet can decrease symptoms of depression in patients with elevated inflammation biomarkers, namely C-reactive protein (CRP) and Interleukin 6 (IL-6) diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder (MDD), under treatment with antidepressant medication for a period of time less than or equal to 6 months. The main aim of this study is to understand if promoting the adherence to the MedDiet, as an adjuvant strategy in the treatment of MDD, is effective in decreasing symptoms of depression in MDD patients, with elevated levels of inflammation biomarkers. Other specific objectives of the study are 1. To assess the association between adherence to MedDiet and changes in inflammatory biomarkers; 2. To assess the association between changes in inflammatory biomarkers with symptoms of MDD; 3. To evaluate the association between adherence to MedDiet and effectiveness of psychiatric treatment of MDD; 4. To characterize the association between adherence to MedDiet and changes in health-related quality of life 5. To evaluate the economic cost-effectiveness of dietary counselling, as an adjuvant treatment in MDD. The study will have a duration of 12 weeks, with a randomized parallel-group open controlled trial design, with two parallel groups with an allocation ratio of 1:1 - (a) intervention arm with six nutritional consultations with a registered nutritionist, promoting adherence to MedDiet, in addition to MDD Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) and (b) control group arm benefitting only from MDD TAU. A follow up assessment will be performed at 6- and 12-months. Having into consideration an attrition of 40 percentage at the end of the intervention, the minimum sample size estimated is 190 (95 per arm). The main outcome of the trial, changes in symptoms of depression, will be evaluated using the Beck Depression Inventory Second Edition (BDI-II).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged between 18-70 years old 2. Able to understand and provide informed consent 3. Able to read and write 4. Have a diagnosis of MDD (according to ICD-10 F32.0; F32.1; F32.2; F32.9; F33.0; F33.1; F33.2; F33.9 criteria) 5. Score on the Beck Depression Inventory-II scale (BDI-II) \> 13; 6. Elevated biomarkers of inflammation (CRP \> 3mg/l or IL-6 ≥ 2pg/ml ) 7. Able to follow a MedDiet without impeditive physical or religious limitations, allergies or intolerances 8. Being under pharmacological treatment for depressive disorder Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, thyroid dysfunction or cancer 2. Diagnosis of bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, eating disorders 3. Self-reported acute infection 2 weeks prior to the blood sample collection 4. Pregnancy or lactation 5. Glucocorticoid medication 6. Prescribed with NMDA Receptor Antagonists 7. Under treatment with brain stimulation techniques for the depressive episode 8. Currently participating in another intervention targeting diet, physical exercise, or MDD treatment

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Nuno Sousa-Santos, BSc

✉ nunoneto@edu.lisboa.pt

📞 00351913295919

Principal Investigator

Maria João Heitor, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05745194 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Major Depressive Disorder - MDD. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05745194 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05745194 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nunoneto@edu.lisboa.pt for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05745194 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Loures, Portugal, Leiria, Portugal.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05745194 clinical trial?

NCT05745194 is sponsored by Associacao para Investigacao e Desenvolvimento da Faculdade de Medicina - CETERA. The principal investigator is Maria João Heitor, PhD at Instituto de Saúde Ambiental, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. The trial plans to enroll 190 participants.

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