Therapeutic fasting for immune health in older adults
This study tests whether a therapeutic fasting diet, which involves alternating periods of eating and not eating, can improve the function of the immune system in older adults living in care facilities. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent infections and supports healthier aging.
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Who can take part
- You are living in a long-term care unit or a facility for the elderly dependent (like a nursing home).
- A doctor believes you can follow the fasting diet, which includes periods of not eating and drinking extra fluids.
- You are not underweight (body mass index above 18.5) and have not lost more than 5% of your weight in the past month or 10% in the past six months.
- You have not had a flu shot or the flu recently (within the past year).
- You do not have serious health problems like diabetes needing insulin, severe heart failure, severe kidney issues, active cancer, or a weakened immune system.
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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