Diet makeover for depression: can meal timing lift mood?
NCT ID NCT07490782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a Mediterranean diet or a Mediterranean diet combined with time-restricted eating (eating only during a 10-hour window) can help college students with mild to moderate depression. Researchers will track sleep, mood, and daily activity to see if these diet changes are practical and helpful. The goal is to find simple, non-drug ways to improve well-being in students.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years and enrolled as a college student * Symptoms of mild to moderate depression * Receiving treatment for depression or willing to receive treatment during study participation * Generally in good physical health * On a stable dose of any medication affecting weight, metabolism, or mental health Exclusion Criteria: * Elevated risk for suicide * Inability to participate safely, as determined by the study physician * Lifetime diagnosis of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or post-traumatic stress disorder * Current eating disorder (e.g., bulimia, anorexia nervosa, binge eating) * Current alcohol or substance use disorder * Shift work outside of class schedule in the past 30 days * Pregnancy or lactation * Treatment with an investigational drug for depression or participation in another study requiring modification of diet
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Locations
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University of California San Diego
RECRUITINGLa Jolla, California, 92093, United States
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