Diet and its effect on the gut-brain connection in Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how changing your diet might affect the connection between your gut, immune system, and brain in Parkinson's disease. If you qualify, you would likely follow a specific diet for a period to see if it helps with symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have Parkinson's disease that is mild to moderate in severity, or you are in the early (prodromal) stage of the disease.
- Your current diet is typical Western, meaning at least 30% of your calories come from ultra-processed foods.
- You are not currently vegan or vegetarian.
- You do not have food allergies or intolerances, major gut diseases (like celiac disease), diabetes, or a BMI below 18.5.
- You are not an active smoker.
- You are not expecting to change your Parkinson's medications or start antibiotics during the study.
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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