Soul food makeover: can a traditional diet boost brain health?

NCT ID NCT05414682

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a brain-healthy version of soul food, called the MIND+SOUL diet, is practical and well-liked by older African Americans at risk for heart disease and cognitive decline. Twenty-nine participants aged 55 and older took cooking classes and received dietary coaching over 12 weeks. Researchers measured how many people stuck with the program and also tracked changes in body fat and heart health markers.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MIND+SOUL diet (a brain-healthy adaptation of traditional soul food)
What this could lead to: If successful, this diet approach could offer a practical way to support heart and brain health in older African Americans.
What could go wrong: This was a very small, early feasibility study with only 29 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet requires significant lifestyle changes and may be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiovascular disorder Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES COGNITIVE DECLINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Kansas Health System

Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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