Gut bacteria and diet study for early Parkinson's
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how changing to a Mediterranean-style diet might affect gut bacteria in people with early Parkinson's. It aims to find early signs of the disease and see if diet can help.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a Parkinson's disease diagnosis and are between 35 and 80 years old.
- Your Parkinson's symptoms are mild to moderate (not too advanced).
- You can walk without a cane or walker and are able to do physical exercise.
- You are willing to switch to a Mediterranean-style diet for the study.
- You can provide stool samples and are willing to avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol before visits.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or certain stomach acid medications in the past month.
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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