Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 60 and up

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 typeInterventional
Ages60 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Salamanca
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionscart
Locations1 site (Salamanca, Salamanca)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 2, 2023
Main results expectedJune 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedDecember 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT06361550 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

  • Rosario Alonso Domínguez
    Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
    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.