Parkinson's and Gut Bacteria: A Diet Study
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial explores how switching to a Mediterranean-style diet may affect gut bacteria and early-stage Parkinson's symptoms. You may qualify if you have mild to moderate Parkinson's, can walk without help, and are willing to follow a Mediterranean diet and provide stool samples.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosis of Parkinson's disease by standard criteria
- Age between 35 and 80 years
- Mild to moderate disease (Hoehn and Yahr stage between 1.5 and 2.5 when medications are working)
- Able to walk without a cane, walker, or other aid
- Willing to avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours before each study visit
- Willing to provide stool samples at several time points
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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