Using a special diet to prevent malnutrition in older heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a special type of food can help prevent malnutrition in older adults with heart failure or atrial fibrillation. It looks at how the bacteria in your gut and inflammation in your body affect your brain and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You are 71 years of age or older
- You are White/Caucasian
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation or heart failure
- Your weight is within a healthy range (BMI between 18.5 and 30)
- You follow a Mediterranean-style diet (like eating lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats)
- You have not used antibiotics, steroids, or immune-suppressing medicines in the last 6 months
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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