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Behavioural Intervention

Eat a low sugar diet, 8 hour eating window and fasting for Long COVID Syndrome

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Research Sponsored by Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Adult (18-69 years old)

Must indicate willingness to attempt 36 hr or 60 hr water fasts each week for 4 weeks

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 4 weeks total. week 3-6 and week 7-10, half of the subjects do treatment a then b while half do treatment b then a

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Study Summary

This trial aims to investigate the impact of different dietary interventions on self-reported symptoms of Long Covid. The interventions include a no added sugar diet, a restricted daily eating window, and one or two full day

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals who have long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection, known as Long COVID. Participants should be interested in dietary changes and willing to follow specific eating schedules and fasting routines.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the effects of a no added sugar diet with different eating windows: one group will eat within a 10-12 hour window, while another will have an 8-hour window plus fasting days, drinking only water.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include hunger, fatigue, headaches or dizziness during fasting periods. Changes in diet might also cause digestive discomfort initially.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 69 years old.

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I am willing to try water fasting for 36 or 60 hours weekly for a month.

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I experience five or more Long Covid symptoms.

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I don't have a fever above 100F or any known infections.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 4 weeks total. week 3-6 and week 7-10, half of the subjects do treatment a then b while half do treatment b then a

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~4 weeks total. week 3-6 and week 7-10, half of the subjects do treatment a then b while half do treatment b then a

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 4 weeks total. week 3-6 and week 7-10, half of the subjects do treatment a then b while half do treatment b then a for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Change in Symptoms from baseline to 10 weeks

Secondary outcome measures

Changes in Long Covid Symptom Score during Treatment A vs Changes in Symptoms during Treatment B

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Eat a low sugar diet, 8 hour eating window and fastingActive Control1 Intervention

B) Eat a low sugar diet, 8 hour eating window and fasting (one 36-60 hour water fast per week) for four weeks

Group II: low sugar diet and 10-12 hour eating windowActive Control1 Intervention

A) Eat a low sugar diet, 10-12 hour eating window for four weeks

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Pacific Northwest University of Health SciencesLead Sponsor

8 Previous Clinical Trials

1,976 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Do I meet the requirements to participate in this clinical study?

"To be eligible for enrollment in this clinical trial, individuals must exhibit symptoms of long Covid syndrome and fall within the age range of 19 to 69 years. The study has a capacity to accommodate a total of 180 participants."

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Are there any available slots for patients to participate in this clinical trial?

"As per the information provided by clinicaltrials.gov, this particular clinical trial is actively seeking participants. The initial posting of the study occurred on November 4th, 2022 and it was last updated on January 17th, 2024."

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How large is the participant pool in this research endeavor?

"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov indicate that this research is actively seeking individuals to participate. The trial was initially posted on November 4th, 2022 and underwent its last update on January 17th, 2024. A total of 180 participants are being sought at a single site."

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