Intermittent fasting for depression in spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether intermittent fasting (eating only during certain times) can reduce inflammation and ease depression symptoms in people with a spinal cord injury. If you have had a spinal cord injury for at least a year and have mild to moderate depression, this may help you feel better.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must have a spinal cord injury that happened at least one year ago.
- You must have mild to moderate depression (assessed by a psychologist).
- Your depression medication must be at a stable dose.
- You cannot be taking anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant (blood thinner), or diabetes medications.
- You must not have diabetes, heart disease, a current wound/infection, or a history of eating disorder.
- If you are a woman, you must not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
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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