Alzheimer's Disease, Cognitive Impairment
Conditions
Brief summary
By doing this study, researchers hope to learn if older adults with and without cognitive impairment can adhere to a Mediterranean diet.
Detailed description
Participants will be given instruction on following the study designed Mediterranean diet. Participation in the study will last about 9 weeks. Each person will be asked to follow the study diet for 6 weeks. During the study, participants will be asked to track the food they eat and will be monitored by a registered dietitian. Potential participants need to be located within the KC metro area.
Interventions
OTHERMediterranean Diet
Diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, olive oils, seafood, and nuts. It is low in red meat and solid fats.
Sponsors
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
University of Kansas Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Cognitively normal older adults over the age of 65 or individuals with a diagnosis of MCI or AD (any age) * Have a study partner, if diagnosed with MCI or AD * Body mass index (BMI) range between 20 - 35 kg/m2 * Speak English as a primary language
Exclusion criteria
* Serious medical risk * Adherence to specialized diet regimes * Already consume a Mediterranean diet pattern
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants completing the study | Week 6 | Determine feasibility of this patient population's ability to maintain the diet. Outcome will be measured by the number of participants who complete the entire study. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed