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Official title Feasibility and Potential Efficacy of Herbs and Spices for Improving Dietary Quality in College Students: A Pilot Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07082348
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this single-arm feasibility, pilot study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of the Herbs and Spices Nutrition Education Program (HSNP-focusing on incorporating herbs and spices into the diet for adherence to the DGA's) for determining the scalability of implementing this intervention for a larger scale, more comprehensive study The main questions it aims to answer are: What is the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating herbs and spices into the diet along with DGA-focused nutrition education through the HSNP in college students with poor dietary quality? What are the preliminary effects of the HSNP on dietary intake/quality, cardiometabolic, and gut health in college students with poor dietary quality?
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 39
You may be able to join if
- College students (undergraduate and graduate)
- Ages 18-39 years
- BMI 18.5-40 kg/m
- Having poor dietary quality (a Rapid Prime Diet Quality Score of 12 or below),
- Maintain current lifestyle habits (e.g., medications/ supplement use, exercise, and sleep), and avoid taking new supplements or medications...
You likely can't join if
- Individuals diagnosed with myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- BMIs \ 40 kg/m2
- Autoimmune disease or immune compromised
- A recent diagnosis of cancer or under current treatment for cancer
- A history of kidney stones
See the full eligibility criteria
- College students (undergraduate and graduate)
- Ages 18-39 years
- BMI 18.5-40 kg/m
- Having poor dietary quality (a Rapid Prime Diet Quality Score of 12 or below),
- Maintain current lifestyle habits (e.g., medications/ supplement use, exercise, and sleep), and avoid taking new supplements or medications throughout the study.
- Individuals diagnosed with myocardial infarction within the past 6 months
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- BMIs \ 40 kg/m2
- Autoimmune disease or immune compromised
- A recent diagnosis of cancer or under current treatment for cancer
- A history of kidney stones
- Having pacemaker
- Participating in a weight loss program
- Having a history of any significant GI disease
- Insulin use
- Currently on dialysis
- Currently consuming pro-/pre-biotics or antiobiotics
- Diagnosed with unstable chronic metabolic disease
- Have allergies to any herbs and spices
- Are pregnant/nursing
- Participating in another investigational study
- Unable or unwilling to give consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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 - 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, 18 years to 39 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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