Status:
COMPLETED
The Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Fasting Mimicking Diet Added to Functional Therapy for Depression
Lead Sponsor:
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico Paolo Giaccone Palermo
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Palermo
Centro Studi Psicoterapia Neo-Funzionale
Conditions:
Depression
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Depression has to be considered as a systematic illness involving the whole body, it is often associated with low-grade inflammation and alterations of the microbiome. In this regard, an unhealthy die...
Detailed Description
Depression is considered as a systemic illness affecting the whole body and increasing the risk of several diseases. Several studies showed an important link between depression and inflammation. Indee...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- a score at the Beck Depression Inventory - II (BDI-II) over than 13 at the time of initial assessment;
- age from 18 to 60 years old;
- seeking treatment for mood problems;
- not involved in a concurrent treatment;
- without any psychopharmacological treatment for depression in the previous 12 months;
- without any practice of yoga or meditation;
Exclusion
- a current or lifetime diagnosis of psychotic disorders, borderline, schizotypal, or antisocial personality disorder, active suicidal ideation with a plan, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, primary anxiety disorder
- a past or present of drug abuse or drug addiction (excluding nicotine)
- chronic inflammation diseases
- eating disorders
- IQ less than 65
- BMI less than 18.5 or more than 30
- severe hepatic failure
- serious infections (such as HIV, hepatitis B and C)
- cancer in the previous 6 months
- regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs for more than 15 days/month
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 12 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 27 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04050475
Start Date
September 12 2018
End Date
June 27 2019
Last Update
August 9 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Unit of Psychiatry
Palermo, Italy, 90100