Mediterranean diet for depression study
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if a Mediterranean diet can help improve depression in people with major depressive disorder. It also looks at how the diet affects your gut bacteria.
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Who can take part
- You are 18–65 years old and live in Hong Kong.
- You can read and type in Chinese or English.
- You have moderate-to-severe depression symptoms (score of 10 or higher on a depression questionnaire).
- You have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder by a mental health professional.
- You currently eat a low-quality diet (score less than 3 on a diet index).
- You own an iPhone or Android smartphone with internet.
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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