Getting to the heart of healthy ageing: a behaviour change program targeting adherence to a healthy dietary pattern in postmenopausal women. The Wise & Well Study

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Neurological - Dementias; Cardiovascular - Coronary heart disease; Dementia; Cardiovascular disease; Falls and injurious fracture; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623001257651
• Lead Sponsor: Edith Cowan University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-12-05
• Last Update Posted: 12 December 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Community dwelling postmenopausal older women

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals volunteering to participate in the study will be excluded according to the following criteria: (i) a confirmed dementia diagnosis, (ii) history of vascular disease or chest pain suggestive of angina pectoris, (iii) significant comorbidities such as end stage renal disease (glomerular filtration rate <30ml/min or dialysis), cancer requiring active surveillance or treatment, history of heart failure, (iv) BMI greater than or equal to 37 kg/m2 or BMI <18 kg/m2 or body weight >125 kg; (v) type 1 diabetes; (vi) systolic blood pressure >160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >100 mm Hg; (vii) use of anticoagulant therapy (Warfarin); (viii) diagnosis of osteoporosis within the previous 6-months or evidence of osteoporosis at the bone density testing visit; (ix) those unable or unwilling to follow the study protocol, (x) those without access or inability to use a computer/smart device; (xi) currently meeting the MedDiet recommendations for more than 4 of the important healthy components of a MedDiet: olive oil (1-3 Tbsp/day), vegetables (greater than or equal to 5 serves/day), fruit (greater than or equal to 2 serves/day), whole grain foods (3-6 serves/day), nuts (greater than or equal to 5 serves/week), fish (greater than or equal to 2 serves/week), legumes (greater than or equal to 3 serves/week), and discretionary foods (less than or equal to 3 serves/day).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Adherence to a healthy dietary pattern (the MedDiet)[Uptake and adherence to a MedDiet pattern will be assessed at monthly intervals using a validated Mediterranean diet and culinary index (MediCul) tool. Monthly intervals post baseline up to and including 12 months post-baseline]