A 3-week diet intervention to improve mood and inflammation in young adults with depressive symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Depression; Other inflammatory or immune system disorders; Other diet and nutrition disorders; Mental Health - Depression; Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000423314
• Lead Sponsor: Macquarie University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-03-24
• Study Completion: 2018-09-24
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2019

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 78

Inclusion Criteria

Elevated (>7) scores on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 Depression subscale (DASS-21-D); Score > 57 on the Dietary Fat and Sugar Screener (DFS).

Exclusion Criteria

No history of metabolic, cardiovascular or eating disorders; not pregnant, not currently dieting, no religious or medical factors affecting adherence to diet. If receiving antidepressant medication or therapy, on the same treatment for at least 2 weeks before study participation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale - Revised[3 weeks]