Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment86 (estimated)
SponsorFondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Milan)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 10, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 31, 2025
Study endsJuly 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 1, 2026
Trial IDNCT06933212 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

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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

  • Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta
    Milan, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.