Plain-English translation of NCT07490782 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether two different eating approaches—the Mediterranean diet (a heart-healthy eating pattern) and time-restricted eating combined with the Mediterranean diet (eating only during certain hours of the day)—can help college students with mild to moderate depression. Researchers want to see if these dietary changes are practical for students to follow and whether they might improve mood, sleep, and overall well-being.
Depression is common in college students, and current treatments don't work equally well for everyone. This study explores whether simple changes to what and when students eat might be an easy, safe way to support their mental health alongside other treatments they're already receiving.
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You would start by tracking what you eat, your sleep, and your mood for 2 weeks. Then you'd be randomly assigned to follow either the Mediterranean diet alone or the Mediterranean diet with time-restricted eating for 8 weeks. Throughout the study, you'd meet with a registered dietitian for counseling, continue logging your meals and mood, and wear a simple activity tracker to monitor your sleep. The entire study lasts about 10 weeks.
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