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Behavioural Intervention

Plant-Based Diet Program for Chronic Disease

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Led By Christiane L Meireles, PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial found that a WFPB diet & SMAs can reduce cardiovascular risk & help overweight/obese adults lose weight.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women over 18 who are overweight or obese, have at least one chronic disease, can use a smartphone or tablet with internet, and will follow the study rules. They must speak English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests the 'Plants-2-Plate' program which promotes whole food, plant-based nutrition through group medical appointments to see if it lowers heart risk factors and helps with weight loss in adults.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a nutritional program focusing on plant-based foods rather than medication, side effects may include changes in digestion or food preferences but no severe drug-related side effects are expected.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
C-reactive protein (HsCRP) measurement from blood test
HDL-Cholesterol from blood chemistry panel
Interleukin (IL)-18 measurement from blood test
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Secondary outcome measures
Adherence to WFPB measurement
Diastolic Blood pressure measurement
Physical activity measurement
+3 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-PlateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Green Wellness Program:Plants-2-Plate is an established program focusing on whole food plant-based predominant eating pattern in academic primary care setting.The dietary approach includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, seeds, nuts in small portion, elimination of all or most of animal foods, and reduction of processed foods. Participants will eat ad libitum. In addition, they will receive support to manage stress, improve quality of sleep, and increase physical activity during the SMA.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLead Sponsor
453 Previous Clinical Trials
91,383 Total Patients Enrolled
Louise L Morrison TrustUNKNOWN
Christiane L Meireles, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Media Library

Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Chronic Disease Research Study Groups: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate
Chronic Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Chronic Disease Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the overarching aim of this medical experiment?

"The primary metric of this clinical trial, running from Baseline to 6 months, is the reduction in Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) levels found within a blood chemistry panel. Secondary objectives include tracking daily physical activity duration and changes in systolic/diastolic blood pressure across program start-up to completion."

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What are the limitations on enrollment for this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information presented on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this medical trial is actively recruiting subjects, having been posted since July 1st of 2023 and recently edited in June of the same year. 45 individuals are required to be enrolled at a single experimental site."

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Is there still a possibility to enroll in this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to details available on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study is presently welcoming patients. First published on July 1st 2023 and updated lastly on June 1st of the same year; 45 individuals are being enrolled across one site."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What site did they apply to?
UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I've struggled with weight loss, eating healthier, my current health conditions and family history of chronic diseases. I want to get in control of these things and live a hopefully longer and healthier life.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How often will I need to come in? What occurs when I come in?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Assessment of Plant-based Program Using Shared Medical Appointment
2023. "Assessment of Plant-based Program Using Shared Medical Appointment". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05889715.
~25 spots leftby Apr 2025
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