Nutrition intervention to help alleviate depression symptoms
Food for Mind - Group-based Behavioral Nutrition Intervention in the Treatment of Depression
This study is testing whether a group program that helps people improve their eating habits can reduce symptoms of depression.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 144 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Eastern Finland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio, Northern Savo) |
| Trial ID | NCT03904771 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a group-based behavioral nutrition intervention called 'Food for Mind' in alleviating symptoms of depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which focuses on improving dietary habits and includes group discussions and cooking classes, or a control group. The study aims to assess not only the impact on depression symptoms but also improvements in diet quality, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness. The intervention will last for eight weeks and includes ongoing support through a mobile application.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 to 65 with a diagnosis of depression who are receiving stable treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with severe food allergies, unstable general illnesses, or those with primary diagnoses of personality disorders or substance abuse may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel approach to managing depression through dietary changes and social support.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using nutrition to address mental health is gaining interest, this specific intervention is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar formats.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 20 - 65 years 2. Customer Relationship of Kuopio Psychiatric Center or City of Kuopio: Individually tailored treatment and rehabilitation plan 3. ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision): Depression Diagnosis (F32-F33, F34.1) 4. The treatment (medication and / or psychotherapy) has continued unchanged for at least 2 weeks time before randomization 5. Willingness to participate in group-based intervention for 8 weeks: 6 group sessions (5 x 1½h and 1 x 3h) Exclusion Criteria: 1. General illness that is clinically unstable and which can be aggravated by intervention 2. Pregnancy 3. Severe food allergy, intolerance or food aversion 4. Participation at the same time, such as other nutrition or exercise intervention 5. Primary diagnosis include personality disorder, severe eating disorder and / or substance abuse.
Where this trial is running
Kuopio, Northern Savo
- Psychiatric Centre of Kuopio — Kuopio, Northern Savo, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Outi M Nuutinen, PhD — Visiting researcher at the unit of Clinical Nutrition, UEF
- Study coordinator: Outi M Nuutinen, PhD
- Email: Outi.Nuutinen@uef.fi
- Phone: +358 50 4691779
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.