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Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson's Disease

Explore how diet affects gut health in Parkinson's.

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40-80 years
All
Phase N/A

This study explores how two different diets affect people with Parkinson's Disease (PD) over 18 months. **Parkinson's Disease** is a brain disorder that causes shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. The **Mediterranean diet** includes lots of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats, and might help lower the risk of PD and improve symptoms by affecting the gut, where food is digested. Participants will be randomly assigned to follow either a Mediterranean-style diet or a standard diet. They will attend in-person visits at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and participate in online activities like diet coaching and cooking classes.

  • This study lasts 18 months and involves 6 in-person visits at UBC.
  • Participants will be given a wrist device to track physical activity and lifestyle.
  • Eligibility requires a stable PD diagnosis, no dementia, and internet access.
Study details
    Parkinson Disease
    Diet
    Healthy
    Gut Microbiome
    Gastrointestinal Microbiome

NCT06207136

University of British Columbia

17 April 2026

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