Eat your way to better mood? diet trial targets depression
NCT ID NCT07442799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a Mediterranean diet, adapted for Hong Kong, can reduce depression symptoms in 90 adults with moderate to severe depression. Participants will receive meal deliveries and track their mood and diet via phone surveys. The study also looks at how gut bacteria might link diet and mood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Mediterranean diet (culturally adapted meal delivery and nutrition education)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help manage depression by changing what you eat.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 people. Diet changes can be hard to stick with, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin, Hong Kong