Testing fasting, exercise, and diet for mood improvement
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining fasting, exercise, and dietary changes can help activate a process called autophagy, which may improve mood in people with depression. The goal is to find new ways to support mental health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 18.5 and 39.9.
- You must not have a history of depression, manic or psychotic episodes.
- You must not have an eating disorder (bulimia or anorexia) within the past 5 years.
- You must not have a vegan diet or daily nicotine use.
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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