Mood And Kids diEt (MAKE-It) Pilot Trial

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Depression - Major Depressive Disorder, Adolescent

In brief

This study is being done to examine the feasibility, including recruitment, retention and acceptability of a randomized controlled trial of a personalized dietary intervention in adolescents with depression. Evidence suggests that dietary quality may affect an individual's mood. A healthy diet includes vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, as well as minimally processed whole grains, legumes, and moderate amounts of lean meat, fish, and dairy. The investigators will examine the feasibility of testing a personalized nutrition eating plan in a study that uses a randomized controlled trial design for children and youth with depression.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06716034

Run by

The Hospital for Sick Children

People needed

20

Starts

2025-02-18

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-25

Who can join

Age: 11 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• diagnosis of MDD
• Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CESD-C) score ≥ 25 at baseline
• access to the internet and a computer or smart phone
• presence of a parent who is willing to participate

You may not qualify if…

• adherent to a high-quality diet at baseline
• presence of an eating disorder
• currently participating in other dietary programs or studies
• actively attempting to increase or decrease body weight;
• presence of a chronic medical condition;
• unstable psychiatric condition (e.g., mania, active suicidal ideation)

Where it is running

• The Hospital for Sick Children — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (enrolling)

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