Mediterranean diet study for depression with inflammation
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a Mediterranean-style diet can improve depression symptoms in people who have depression and higher inflammation in their blood. It may help by targeting nutrition-related inflammation that can worsen mood for some people.
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Who can take part
- You’re between 18 and 70 years old
- You have a clinician diagnosis of major depression (MDD) and can consent
- Your depression score is above 13 on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II)
- Your blood tests show inflammation (CRP above 3 mg/L or IL-6 at least 2 pg/mL)
- You are taking medicine for depression now and can follow a Mediterranean diet safely
- No pregnancy or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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