Could changing when you eat protein help parkinson symptoms?
NCT ID NCT05437640
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study explores whether the timing and amount of protein in meals can help preserve muscle health and improve sleep in people with Parkinson disease. Participants follow either a protein redistribution diet (low protein during the day, high protein at dinner) or a protein consistent diet (equal protein at each meal). Researchers measure muscle metabolism, grip strength, sleep quality, and motor symptoms to see if one pattern works better alongside standard levodopa treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Protein Redistribution Diet or Protein Consistent Diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a simple dietary strategy to help people with Parkinson disease maintain muscle strength and improve sleep without changing medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary changes can be hard to follow long-term, and the study does not test a drug or cure.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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