Plant-based diets and healthy aging study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how a plant-based diet might help people age in a healthy way. It is for adults 40 and older who are part of the Tzu Chi Foundation and are joining a health checkup program.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older.
- You are a volunteer with the Tzu Chi Foundation.
- You are taking part in a 2-day comprehensive health exam program.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have dementia or trouble thinking clearly that would make it hard to answer questions.
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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