Mediterranean diet and mindful eating for depression and obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if a Mediterranean diet combined with mindful eating can help reduce depression severity in people who have both obesity and major depressive disorder. You would follow a special eating plan and learn mindfulness techniques to see if they improve your mood.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with major depression and are currently experiencing at least moderate symptoms
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher
- You have been on the same antidepressant medication or therapy for at least 4 weeks and agree not to change it during the study
- You currently do not eat a Mediterranean-style diet very often and are not already practicing mindful eating
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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