Junk food and depression: can a diet change make a difference?

NCT ID NCT06252701

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether people with major depression who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods could cut back on them. Twenty adults tried a personalized diet change for a short time. The goal was to see if it was possible and acceptable, not to measure health effects. Results will help design larger future studies.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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