Program to improve adherence to the Mediterranean diet in older adults
Official title: Effectiveness of a Nutritional Intervention in Improving the Mediterranean Diet in Older Adults
Run by University of Salamanca · NCT06361550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a program that teaches older adults about shopping, food labeling, and healthy cooking can help them stick to the Mediterranean diet and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Salamanca Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | cart |
| Locations | 1 site (Salamanca, Salamanca) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2, 2023 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | December 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06361550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are adults aged 60 and older who are retired or in early retirement and willing to participate in the educational workshops.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with health conditions that prevent them from participating in the workshops may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This program aims to enhance adherence to the Mediterranean diet among older adults through a multifactorial intervention that includes seminars on shopping and food labeling, as well as workshops on healthy cooking. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives the educational components, or a control group. The study will involve 200 adults aged 60 and above, focusing on those who are retired or pre-retired. The goal is to assess the impact of these interventions on dietary habits and overall health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved dietary habits and reduced risk of chronic diseases in older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes in improving dietary adherence through educational interventions, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 60 years old, retired or in early retirement * Participate in the program "Research in active aging with preventive physiotherapy - PReGe" * Agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Present any pathology that prevents carrying out the workshops appropriately.
Where it's running
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Rosario Alonso Domínguez
Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rosario Alonso Domínguez, PhD
- Email: ralonsod@usal.es
- Phone: 0034923294500
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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.