A randomised control trial assessing the effect of a Mediterranean diet on the symptoms of depression in young men (the AMMEND” study)
- Conditions
- DepressionMental Health - Depression
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12619001545156
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Technology Sydney
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 75
The study population will consist of:
1. Young men aged 18-25
2. Diagnosed with depression by GP or psychologist
3. Received a poor” diet score (<40) on the CSIRO Healthy diet score survey.
Exclusion Criteria
1. If they can’t speak or understand English
2. If they are not capable of understanding or consenting what is involved with this trail
3. If they are also diagnosed with any of the following mental health disorders: Bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, eating disorders, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or a substance abuse disorder such as alcoholism.
4. If they have any food allergies, intolerances or eversions (avoiding foods based on religious or ethical grounds).
5. If they are unavailable to attend the scheduled follow up appointment.
6. If they are unwilling to change their diet if allocated to the Mediterranean diet group.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method