Impact of the Mediterranean Diet on patients with CADASIL and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Official title: Effetto Della DIETa mEdiTerranea Sull'Incidenza di Ictus e Sul Decadimento Cognitivo in Pazienti Affetti da Cadasil e Angiopatia Cerebrale Amiloide
Run by Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta · NCT06933212 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether following the Mediterranean Diet can help people with CADASIL and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy feel better and reduce their risk of strokes and cognitive decline.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 86 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06933212 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of CADASIL or probable CAA.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without a diagnosis of CADASIL or CAA will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the nutritional status and dietary habits of patients diagnosed with CADASIL and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA). It consists of two phases: the first phase evaluates adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and its relationship with stroke onset and cognitive decline, while the second phase involves an interventional dietary approach to further analyze the effects of the Mediterranean Diet. The study will measure various parameters, including lean and fat mass, basal metabolism, and total energy expenditure, to understand the potential benefits of dietary changes on these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how the Mediterranean Diet may help mitigate cognitive decline and stroke severity in patients with CADASIL and CAA.
How similar studies have gone: While the Mediterranean Diet has been studied for its general health benefits, this specific approach in CADASIL and CAA is relatively novel and untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The study will include individuals of both sexes aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of CADASIL (confirmed genetically by the presence of the NOTCH3 gene mutation) or possible/probable CAA (defined according to the Boston 2.0 criteria). All participants must provide informed consent for the use of demographic, clinical, and nutritional data for scientific purposes in an anonymous form Exclusion Criteria: * na
Where it's running
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Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Milan, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Anna Bersano, MD
- Email: anna.bersano@istituto-besta.it
- Phone: 02 2394.3062
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.