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Diet Intervention for Multiple Sclerosis

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Stephanie Silveira
Research Sponsored by University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from recruitment to end of 8 week intervention
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests an online, non-restrictive diet program to improve health indicators and MS symptoms in people with MS. Participants use an online app for 8 weeks to track progress.

Eligible Conditions
  • Multiple Sclerosis

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from recruitment to end of 8 week intervention
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from recruitment to end of 8 week intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Body Fat
Body Weight
Metabolic Health
Secondary outcome measures
25-Foot Walk
6-Minute Walk
Cognitive Assessments
+2 more
Other outcome measures
Acceptability of Intervention

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Diet InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
8 week non-restrictive diet program
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
800g Challenge
2023
N/A
~20

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of North Texas, Denton, TXLead Sponsor
9 Previous Clinical Trials
6,773 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Multiple Sclerosis
41 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Sclerosis
Stephanie SilveiraPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of North Texas Health Science Center

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is the age limitation for this research restricted to senior citizens?

"This clinical trial is recruiting individuals ranging from 18 to 70 years of age."

Answered by AI

Are there any unfilled slots for participants in this investigation?

"As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is currently accepting applicants. This research was first made available to the public on January 1st 2023 and its details have been modified as recently as January 25th of this year."

Answered by AI

What are the primary goals of this investigation?

"This 8 week clinical trial has the primary objective of assessing changes in body weight. Secondary endpoints will measure improvements in 25-Foot Walk Speed, Brief International Cognitive Assessment scores for MS patients, and Fatigue Severity Scale Scores."

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How many individuals have enrolled in this clinical trial thus far?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is actively recruiting according to the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov, which was initially added on January 1st 2023 and last amended in late January of that same year. 15 participants are needed from a single site."

Answered by AI

Do I meet the criteria for inclusion in this clinical trial?

"The University of North Texas is currently recruiting 15 volunteer participants aged 18-70, who have self-reported a diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis, and can present for two testing sessions at the university. Additionally, these individuals must not be pregnant or in an active relapse within the last 30 days."

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Who else is applying?

What site did they apply to?
University of North Texas
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am an African American female with MS and know the impact that research will have on further developments in clinical advancements for our community. Additionally I am a healthcare provider and I value the power of clinical research.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Examining the Impact of an Online, Non-restrictive Diet Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis
2023. "Examining the Impact of an Online, Non-restrictive Diet Among Persons With Multiple Sclerosis". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05712408.
~7 spots leftby Apr 2025
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