(Online Study) Healthy Lifestyles for Bipolar Disorder
(HL Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of two different healthy lifestyles on outcomes for those with bipolar disorder. The goals are to understand the acceptability of time-restricted eating and the mediterranean diet for those who are already receiving medication treatment for bipolar disorder, and to consider how these two food plans predict changes in manic symptoms, depressive symptoms, and Quality of Life. Participants will complete daily measures of eating, sleep and mood for two weeks, and then will be assigned to follow one of the two food plans for eight weeks. The investigators will measure symptoms and Quality of Life at baseline and during and after the food plan.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does require that your mood-stabilizing medication regimen has been stable for at least one month. Some medications that are contraindicated (not recommended) for fasting, like clozapine and certain diabetes medications, may affect eligibility.
Is the Mediterranean diet safe for humans?
How does the Mediterranean diet and time-restricted eating treatment differ from other treatments for bipolar disorder?
This treatment is unique because it focuses on improving diet quality and eating patterns, which may help reduce the severity of bipolar disorder symptoms by addressing unhealthy lifestyle factors that are linked to worse illness outcomes. Unlike traditional medications, this approach uses dietary changes and time-restricted eating to potentially improve both physical and mental health.678910
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Who Is on the Research Team?
Sheri L Johnson, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of California, Berkeley
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with bipolar disorder who are currently on medication. Participants will track their eating, sleep, and mood for two weeks before being randomly assigned to one of two healthy eating plans: time-restricted eating or the Mediterranean diet.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Participants complete daily measures of eating, sleep, and mood for two weeks
Treatment
Participants are randomly assigned to either time-restricted eating or the Mediterranean diet for 8 weeks
Post-Treatment Assessment
Participants complete measures of symptoms and Quality of Life at the end of the food plan
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for sustained changes in symptoms and Quality of Life at 3, 6, and 12 months post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mediterranean diet
- Time restricted eating
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of California, Berkeley
Lead Sponsor
Swinburne University of Technology
Collaborator
Deakin University
Collaborator
University of British Columbia
Collaborator
Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Collaborator
University College, London
Collaborator
Wellcome Trust
Collaborator