Brain-Healthy diet tested in ALS and Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07625605
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether people with ALS or Parkinson's disease can follow the MIND diet, a brain-healthy eating plan. 43 participants received a cookbook, educational materials, and weekly tips. Researchers tracked diet adherence, gut bacteria, and blood markers to see if the diet is practical and might affect inflammation or metabolism. The goal was to gather initial data, not to prove the diet treats these diseases.
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Locations
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Gary E Shealy Memorial ALS Clinic
Elizabethton, Tennessee, 37643, United States
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The Cole Center for Parkinson's & Movement Disorders
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922, United States
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University Neurology
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
MIND diet (a hybrid of Mediterranean and DASH diets)
What this could lead to
If the diet proves feasible and shows positive effects on gut health or inflammation, it could point toward a supportive dietary strategy for people with ALS or Parkinson's.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 43 participants and no control group. It cannot prove the diet slows or treats the diseases, and results may not apply to everyone.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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