MIND Diet for Dementia Prevention After Stroke
MIND DIET AND DEMENTIA PREVENTION IN ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS
This project explores if a special diet called the MIND diet can help prevent memory and thinking problems in people who have recently had an ischemic stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11134717 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This is a Phase III randomized-controlled trial comparing the MIND diet plus usual post-stroke care against usual care alone. Over three years, researchers will observe 500 patients aged 60-80 who recently experienced an ischemic stroke. The goal is to see if the MIND diet can reduce cognitive decline, improve brain health markers related to Alzheimer's and vascular disease, and help with daily activities and mood. This approach aims to find a lifestyle modification that could protect brain health after a stroke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 60-80 who have recently been hospitalized for an acute ischemic stroke, do not have dementia, and are discharged home.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced an ischemic stroke or already have dementia may not be suitable for this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this diet could offer a simple, non-drug way to protect brain health and prevent dementia after a stroke.
How similar studies have performed: While other diets like DASH and Mediterranean have shown promise for cognitive function in older adults, the effectiveness of the MIND diet specifically for preventing dementia after stroke is currently unknown.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aggarwal, Neelum T. — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Aggarwal, Neelum T.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.