Diet coaching may cut heart risk in bipolar patients
NCT ID NCT06488573
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
People with bipolar disorder face double the risk of heart disease and die 14 years earlier on average. This study tests whether a personalized nutrition program—based on Brazil's dietary guidelines—can improve heart health markers like cholesterol, blood sugar, and body fat. Eighty-eight adults with bipolar disorder will either receive usual care or add 13 nutrition sessions over several months. The goal is to see if better eating habits can lower inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- nutritional counseling based on Brazilian Dietary Guidelines
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that better food choices protect heart health in people with bipolar disorder, potentially reducing early death from heart disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (88 people) testing a behavioral change, not a drug. Results may not apply broadly, and diet adherence can be challenging.
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Fernanda Gabriel
RECRUITINGSão Paulo, São Paulo, 04514102, Brazil
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