Plant-Based Diet for Heart Disease

Overseen By Baxter D Montgomery, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Georgia State University

Disqualifiers: Tobacco use, Cancer, Infection, Pregnancy, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 8

Duration: 6 weeks

30 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

A plant-based diet will be utilized in the treatment of coronary artery disease.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for new patients with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease, confirmed by an EKG or previous diagnosis. It's not suitable for those with unstable angina, current cancer, recent hospitalization, heavy alcohol use, tobacco use, pregnancy or lactation, recent heart procedures or severe kidney issues.

Inclusion Criteria

New patient

I have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

Exclusion Criteria

I have unstable chest pain.

I am currently diagnosed with cancer.

Lactation

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Pre-Treatment Monitoring

Participants are monitored for arrhythmias using a telemetric monitor for 14 days prior to dietary initiation

2 weeks

1 visit (in-person) for device setup

Treatment

Participants consume a defined plant-based diet for 6 weeks with weekly monitoring

6 weeks

6 visits (weekly, in-person or telephone)

Post-Treatment Monitoring

Participants are monitored for arrhythmias using a telemetric monitor for 14 days after treatment completion

2 weeks

1 visit (in-person) for device removal

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Defined Plant-Based Diet

Trial Overview The trial studies the effects of a defined plant-based diet on individuals with coronary artery disease. Participants will follow this diet to see how it impacts their heart health compared to usual diets.

Participant Groups

Group I: Plant-based diet Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

This group will consumed a plant-based diet for 6 weeks.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Georgia State University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

71

Recruited

33,600+

Johnsie and Aubary Montgomery Institute of Medical Education and Research

Collaborator