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Mediterranean Diet vs Western Diet for Healthy Eating Habits (Mini-MED Trial)

Q: What is the total participant count of this investigation?

<p>Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's database reveals that this clinical trial, which was initially posted on November 21st 2022, is actively recruiting volunteers. 40 individuals need to be enrolled from a single facility.</p>

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Led By Nichole Reisdorph, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver

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 endline changes over each 4-week dietary intervention period

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Mini-MED Trial Summary

This trial compares the health benefits of a Mediterranean-style diet of whole grains, fruits and veggies to a typical Western-style diet. Results could inform dietary recommendations to reduce chronic diseases.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 30-69 with overweight or obesity, stable weight, and at least three signs of Metabolic Syndrome. Participants must be nonsmokers, maintain consistent physical activity, eat an omnivorous diet not aligned with the Mediterranean style, and agree to biweekly clinic visits. Exclusions include vegetarians/vegans, certain medication users (e.g., warfarin), those with conditions affecting food metabolism (like Crohn's disease), pregnant/lactating women, or anyone planning extended travel.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares the effects of a Mediterranean-amplified diet versus a typical Western diet on health markers like heart disease risk factors and gut health. It will assess how these diets influence inflammation and metabolomics profiles to inform dietary recommendations aimed at reducing chronic diseases.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this is a dietary intervention study focusing on normal foods rather than medications or supplements, significant side effects are not anticipated. However, changes in diet may cause temporary digestive discomfort as the body adjusts to new eating habits.

Mini-MED Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to endline changes over each 4-week dietary intervention period

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to endline changes over each 4-week dietary intervention period

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to endline changes over each 4-week dietary intervention period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Foodomics

Secondary outcome measures

Cardiometabolic Health - Adipokines

Cardiometabolic Health - Blood Pressure

Cardiometabolic Health - C-reactive protein

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Mini-MED Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: mini-MedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Mediterranean-amplified habitual/Western (mini-MED) diet, containing 500 kcal/day from Mediterranean target foods (such as raspberries, avocado, red bell pepper, basil, walnuts, chickpeas, oats, salmon).

Group II: WesternActive Control1 Intervention

Habitual/Western (Western) diet, containing 500 kcal/day from non-Mediterranean target foods (such as potato, beef, sour cream, refined grain bread, chocolate dessert).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Purdue UniversityOTHER

224 Previous Clinical Trials

72,724 Total Patients Enrolled

University of Colorado, DenverLead Sponsor

1,737 Previous Clinical Trials

2,149,266 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH

2,359 Previous Clinical Trials

4,315,463 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

mini-Med Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05500976 — N/A

Eating Habits Research Study Groups: mini-Med, Western

Eating Habits Clinical Trial 2023: mini-Med Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05500976 — N/A

mini-Med 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05500976 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is the participant eligibility for this research limited to individuals over twenty years old?

"The requirements to be admitted into this medical trial specify that the participant must range in age from 30-69 years old. For those younger than 18 and older than 65, there are 6 studies and 11 studies respectively available for them."

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Is this research endeavor presently seeking participants?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial details found on the official website suggest that it is seeking participants at this time; first posted in November 2021 and last updated December 15th 2022."

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Is it feasible to join this research endeavor?

"This research project is looking for 40 individuals aged between 30 and 69 with dietary customs to participate. Patients must meet the following prerequisites: Age bracket of 30-69, abstain from smoking (including marijuana), have at least three components of Metabolic Syndrome or be on medicines for hyperglycemia, hypertension etc., being overweight/obese (BMI 25-37 kg/m2) while remaining weight stable; no changes in medications within 6 months prior to study period; adhere to a diet not meeting Mediterranean style criteria as per MDAT score (<5); consume omnivorous foods including salmon, fruits/vegetables and"

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What is the total participant count of this investigation?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov's database reveals that this clinical trial, which was initially posted on November 21st 2022, is actively recruiting volunteers. 40 individuals need to be enrolled from a single facility."

Answered by AI

Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Metabolomics Initiative: Mediterranean-amplified vs Habitual Western Diet on Food Signatures, Health, and Microbiome

2022. "Metabolomics Initiative: Mediterranean-amplified vs Habitual Western Diet on Food Signatures, Health, and Microbiome". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05500976.

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