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Official title Nutritional Intervention for College Students With Depression
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07490782
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of nutritional interventions in college students with depression. The main outcomes it aims to measure are: Nutritional content, meal timing, and sleep patterns in college students with depression Feasibility of nutritional interventions (Mediterranean Diet and Time-Restricted Eating + Mediterranean Diet) in college students with depression Researchers will compare two groups - Mediterranean Diet (Med-Diet) and Time-Restricted Eating + Mediterranean Diet (TRE + Med-Diet) - to assess adherence to the dietary interventions and overall feasibility of the study procedures.
- 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 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years and enrolled as a college student
- Symptoms of mild to moderate depression
- Receiving treatment for depression or willing to receive treatment during study participation
- Generally in good physical health
- On a stable dose of any medication affecting weight, metabolism, or mental health
You likely can't join if
- Elevated risk for suicide
- Inability to participate safely, as determined by the study physician
- Lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Current eating disorder (e.g., bulimia, anorexia nervosa, binge eating)
- Current alcohol or substance use disorder
- Shift work outside of class schedule in the past 30 days
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years and enrolled as a college student
- Symptoms of mild to moderate depression
- Receiving treatment for depression or willing to receive treatment during study participation
- Generally in good physical health
- On a stable dose of any medication affecting weight, metabolism, or mental health
- Elevated risk for suicide
- Inability to participate safely, as determined by the study physician
- Lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Current eating disorder (e.g., bulimia, anorexia nervosa, binge eating)
- Current alcohol or substance use disorder
- Shift work outside of class schedule in the past 30 days
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Treatment with an investigational drug for depression or participation in another study requiring modification of diet
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- La Jolla, California, 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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include La Jolla, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.