Clinical trial for Parkinson Disease
Official title Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson's Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06207136
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if it is practical to follow a specific diet for 18 months. It also looks at how this diet changes the gut bacteria and Parkinson's symptoms.
- Who it's for
- People living with Parkinson's disease who do not have dementia.
- What's involved
- Participants will follow either a Mediterranean-style diet or a standard diet. They will attend in-person visits and join online cooking classes and coaching sessions.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 18 months and requires in-person visits at UBC plus online sessions.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 80
You may be able to join if
- a clinical diagnosis of PD,
- cognitively stable (no clinical dementia),
- between 40-80 years old,
- able to travel to UBC for 6 onsite visits over 18 months,
- sufficient English proficiency (coaching and cooking classes are in English only),
You likely can't join if
- a diagnosis of atypical parkinsonism,
- medical or psychiatric conditions that would prevent full participation in the nutrition intervention (such as food allergies), significant...
- clinical dementia,
- unable to complete questionnaires or understand study instructions,
- using of immunomodulatory agents,
- used Probiotics in the last 4 weeks prior to study start,
See the full eligibility criteria
- a clinical diagnosis of PD,
- cognitively stable (no clinical dementia),
- between 40-80 years old,
- able to travel to UBC for 6 onsite visits over 18 months,
- sufficient English proficiency (coaching and cooking classes are in English only),
- on a stable dopaminergic medication for at least one month before baseline,
- computer and internet access at home, and can be available via video link for at least 80% of the study sessions.
- a diagnosis of atypical parkinsonism,
- medical or psychiatric conditions that would prevent full participation in the nutrition intervention (such as food allergies), significant dysphagia, diabetes on insulin, anti-coagulation on warfarin, and inflammatory...
- clinical dementia,
- unable to complete questionnaires or understand study instructions,
- using of immunomodulatory agents,
- used Probiotics in the last 4 weeks prior to study start,
- used Antibiotics in the last 3 months prior to study start,
- contraindications for MRI.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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