Mediterranean Diet, Weight Loss, and Cognition in Obese Older Adults
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Conditions studied: Cognition, Obese Older Adults, Mediterranean Diet
In brief
The deleterious effects of obesity on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic risk factors (dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance) are well-documented. Recent evidence also links obesity to cognitive decline and dementia. Dietary patterns are central to the development and maintenance of obesity and certain dietary patterns may contribute to the onset and progression of cognitive decline. With the rapid aging of the US population and the high prevalence of obesity among older adults, innovative lifestyle strategies to prevent cognitive decline among ethnically diverse obese older adults are critically needed.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03129048
- Run by
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- People needed
- 180
- Starts
- 2016-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2021-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-04-08
Who can join
Age: 55 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Men and women ≥ 55 years of age],
- BMI 30.0-50.0 kg/m2,
- English speaking
- Have access to a phone
- Plan to reside in the Chicago area for the following 14 months
- Minimal levels of cognitive impairment as determined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) < 19.
You may not qualify if…
- The exclusion criteria ensure that participants can safely participate in the trial.
- renal disease
- autoimmune disorder
- immunodeficiency
- malabsorptive disorder
- gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases
- severe ischemic heart disease
- severe pulmonary disease
- bariatric surgery
- alcohol abuse (> 50 grams/day) or illicit drug abuse
- uncontrolled diabetes based on capillary hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) > 9.0%
- schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
- cancer treatment within the past 12 months
- weight > 450 lbs. (due to the weight limitation of the DXA scanner)
- diagnosed sleep apnea and regularly using a cpap machine
- currently adhering to a MedDiet, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) < 19,(161) -
- currently on a weight-loss diet or actively involved in a formal weight loss program (e.g., Weight Watchers.)
Where it is running
- University Of Illinois at Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States
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