MIND diet may shield stroke survivors from dementia
NCT ID NCT04337255
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether following the MIND diet for 2 to 3 years can slow cognitive decline and reduce dementia risk in people aged 55 and older who have had an ischemic stroke. The MIND diet combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, with extra emphasis on leafy greens and berries. Researchers will compare changes in thinking skills and brain scans between those on the MIND diet and those receiving usual post-stroke care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- MIND diet (a hybrid of Mediterranean and DASH diets emphasizing green leafy vegetables and berries)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that a specific diet helps prevent dementia in people who have had a stroke.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results may be modest. The study is relatively small (250 people) and diet adherence can be challenging, which may weaken the findings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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