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At a Glance
Age
50 – 94
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
56 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Maryland, Baltimore · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 50 or older who have long-term symptoms from COVID-19. Participants will either receive a personalized diet plan or attend general health sessions to see how diet impacts their health over 16 weeks.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am 50 years old or older.
I have been diagnosed with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.
I have moderate to severe fatigue.
I have a poor diet quality.
I do not have an active infectious disease.
You may not be able to join if
I require home oxygen or chronic ventilator support.
I have uncontrolled high blood pressure.
I have diabetes with high blood sugar levels.
I have congestive heart failure that is severe.
I have allergies that affect my diet adherence.
I have active cancer.
I have serious liver diseases.
I have chronic kidney disease stage 4 or higher.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The primary objective of this study is to conduct a 16-week randomized controlled trial aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the Whole-Diet Approach when following a healthy US-style diet rich in anti-inflammatory properties. The study will focus on evaluating its impact on reducing symptoms related to Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PACS) in adults aged 50 years and older.
Th…
The primary objective of this study is to conduct a 16-week randomized controlled trial aimed at investigating the effectiveness of the Whole-Diet Approach when following a healthy US-style diet rich in anti-inflammatory properties. The study will focus on evaluating its impact on reducing symptoms related to Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection (PACS) in adults aged 50 years and older.
The main research questions this study aims to answer are:
1. Does adhering to a healthy US-style diet, which is abundant in anti-inflammatory properties, effectively mitigate fatigue symptoms in adults with PACS?
2. Does adhering to a healthy US-style diet, which is abundant in anti-inflammatory properties, effectively mitigate declines in muscle function and physical performance in adults with PACS?
At the beginning of the study, eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the Dietary Intervention Group, where they will receive personalized dietary plans and weekly sessions, or the Attention Control Group, where they will attend general health sessions on a weekly basis as well.
This research intends to shed light on the potential benefits of the Whole-Diet Approach and its role in ameliorating PACS-related symptoms among older adults. By comparing the outcomes of the two groups, we hope to gain valuable insights into the effectiveness of this dietary intervention in improving the quality of life for individuals dealing with PACS.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age of 50 years or older
2. No known active infectious disease (COVID-19 or other).
3. Participant diagnosed with long-COVID/ post- acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) /ICD-10-CM codes U09.9
4. Moderate/severe fatigue Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)≥4
5. Poor diet quality assessed b…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age of 50 years or older
2. No known active infectious disease (COVID-19 or other).
3. Participant diagnosed with long-COVID/ post- acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS) /ICD-10-CM codes U09.9
4. Moderate/severe fatigue Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)≥4
5. Poor diet quality assessed by the short Healthy Eating Index (HEI)\<70
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Participants with a home oxygen requirement or requiring chronic ventilator support
2. Participants diagnosed with diabetes who do not have a recent HbA1c level or with HbA1c \> 9%
3. Participants diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF New York Heart Association) \> class 2
4. Participants with dietary restrictions due to medication use that affects blood clotting, such as Warfarin or other reasons.
5. Evidence of any condition as determined by a physician or the study team that would lead to an increased risk of illness due to any aspect of proposed testing and interventions, or introduce unanticipated confounding of study results.
6. Participants diagnosed with uncontrolled hypertension that will be defined as:
1. Systolic blood pressure consistently equal to or higher than 190 mmHg.
2. Diastolic blood pressure consistently equal to or higher than 110 mmHg.
3. Participants with a recent history of hypertensive crisis (severe elevation in blood pressure requiring immediate medical intervention), regardless of current blood pressure levels.
7. Participants with diet restrictions or allergies that can affect adherence to the diet, such as allergy to fish or shellfish.
8. Participation in another trial in which active intervention is being received.
9. Participants with active drug or alcohol use/dependence that would interfere with adherence to the study.
10. Participants scheduled for surgical procedures within the next 6 months.
11. Participants diagnosed with active cancer.
12. Participants diagnosed with liver diseases.
13. Participants diagnosed with kidney-related conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) \> stage 3.
14. Below the age of 50 years.
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