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Eating your way to a sharper mind: new study tests diet against dementia

NCT ID NCT06853405

Prevention Sponsor: Instituto de Saude Publica da Universidade do Porto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a program of group nutrition classes, physical activities like walking and gardening, and at-home cognitive training can help prevent cognitive decline in older adults at higher risk for dementia. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 55-85 and track changes in diet, quality of life, and memory complaints over the course of the intervention.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nutrition-based lifestyle intervention (group sessions, cognitive training, clinical nutrition consultations)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical, non-drug way to reduce dementia risk in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (120 people) testing feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and adherence to the program may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

55 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 55 to 85 years old; * At least 4 years in the regular school system; * Higher individual risk for dementia defined as a score ≥6 points on the Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Aging and Dementia Dementia Risk Score (CAIDE). Exclusion Criteria: * Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score lower than the validated cutoff points defined as 2 standard deviations below the normative reference value for the corresponding age and education in the Portuguese population; * Having a medical condition limiting the participation in the intervention (e.g., blindness, amputation…); * Lack of autonomy in daily activities; * Diagnosis of dementia or major incapacity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognition Disorders cognitive disorder Cognitive Dysfunction Memory Disorders dementia prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cognition disorder Cognitive dysfunction Cognitive impairment Memory disorders Neurocognitive disorders

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Porto

    RECRUITING

    Porto, 4150-180, Portugal

  • Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto

    RECRUITING

    Porto, Portugal, 4000-600, Portugal

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