| NCT ID | NCT07151365 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan |
| Condition | Healthy Aging |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 5,000 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2028-12-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 5,000 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-12-31.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
This prospective study investigates the health effects of vegetarian and plant-based diets in middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan, specifically, recruiting 5000 Tzu Chi volunteers. Previous Tzu Chi cohorts found vegetarian diets were protectively associated with incidences of diabetes, stroke, gout, cataracts, insomnia, and gallstones, while reducing healthcare costs. The study also aims to clarify dietary patterns-particularly plant-based and vegetarian diets-and determine how potential deficiencies or excesses of various nutrients influence common aging-related health issues, including healthy cognitive decline, sarcopenia, and the risk of age-related diseases, in order to inform dietary and lifestyle recommendations that promote healthy aging and maintain physical function.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40 years or older. * Volunteers of the Tzu Chi Foundation. * Participating in the 2-day comprehensive health examination program. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant individual. * Diagnosed with dementia or poor cognition resulting in inability to answer questionnaires.
Contact & Investigator
Hsueh-Ting Chiu, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07151365 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, studying Healthy Aging. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07151365 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07151365 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tinachiu@nhri.edu.tw for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07151365 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Dalin, Taiwan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07151365 clinical trial?
NCT07151365 is sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan. The principal investigator is Hsueh-Ting Chiu, PhD at National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan. The trial plans to enroll 5,000 participants.