Could the MIND diet help Alzheimer's patients fight depression and malnutrition?

NCT ID NCT07163923

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study examined the links between the MIND diet, depression, and malnutrition in 30 Alzheimer's patients compared to 30 healthy older adults. Researchers measured diet quality, nutritional status, and mental health using questionnaires and blood tests. The goal was to understand whether diet patterns are associated with better outcomes in Alzheimer's, but no treatment or intervention was given.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If the findings show a strong link, it could point toward dietary strategies to support Alzheimer's patients' mental and nutritional health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study—it does not test a treatment, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all Alzheimer's patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease Depression Malnutrition

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALZHEIMER DISEASE (AD) HEALTHY CONTROLS GROUP - AGE AND SEX-MATCHED

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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