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NCT06450977 Remote Evaluation of MIND Diet

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NCT ID NCT06450977
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Condition Multiple Sclerosis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2024-06-07
Primary Completion 2026-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 64 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
MIND DietControl Diet

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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 40 participants in total. It began in 2024-06-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if increasing adherence to a Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet pattern improves thinking ability and memory compared to a healthy control diet in persons with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The main question it aims to answer is: Does the MIND diet improve cognitive performance relative to a control diet in persons with MS? Participants will: Consume one meal that follows the MIND diet or a control meal every day for 3 months, complete online surveys and cognitive testing before and after, and keep a record of the food they eat during the study.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals aged 18-64 years old 2. Self-reported diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis (MS) 3. 20/20 or corrected vision 4. No other neurodegenerative disease diagnosis 5. Stable disease-modifying therapy (DMT) within 6 months 6. Not Pregnant or lactating 7. No food allergies or intolerances 8. Able to consume study meals 9. Not enrolled in another dietary, exercise, or medication study during the study 10. Access to a computer/laptop with internet Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals younger than 18 or older than 64 years old 2. No self-reported diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis (MS) 3. Not 20/20 or uncorrected vision 4. Other neurodegenerative disease diagnosis 5. Disease modifying therapy (DMT) less than 6 months 6. Pregnant or lactating 7. Food allergies or intolerances 8. Not able to consume study meals 9. Enrolled in another dietary, exercise, or medication study during the study 10. No access to a computer/laptop with internet

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Naiman Khan, PhD

✉ nakhan2@illinois.edu

📞 2173001667

Principal Investigator

Naiman Khan, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06450977 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 64 Years, studying Multiple Sclerosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06450977 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06450977 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nakhan2@illinois.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06450977 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Urbana, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06450977 clinical trial?

NCT06450977 is sponsored by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The principal investigator is Naiman Khan, PhD at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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