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The purpose of this study is to test the effects of two dietary interventions, glycemic load and calorie restriction, on physical function, cognition, pain, fatigue, mood, and anxiety in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). The investigators will also explore the how the diet interventions impact inflammation, immunity, and metabolic biomarkers.


Clinical Trial Description

100 participants will be randomized 1:1 to follow either a low glycemic load (GL) or standard GL diet for 32 weeks. For the first 16 weeks, all participants will eat enough calories to maintain their baseline weight. During the second 16 weeks, all participants will reduce calorie intake by 500kcal/day, with a goal of losing 5-10% of initial body weight. Participants will complete data collection at baseline (prior to randomization), at 17 weeks (after the weight stable phase) and again after completing the calorie restriction phase. All participants will receive meal plans and groceries for the duration of the trial. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Progressive
  • Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing-Remitting
  • Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
  • Sclerosis
  • Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis

NCT number NCT05327322
Study type Interventional
Source University of Alabama at Birmingham
Contact Brooks C Wingo, PhD
Phone (205) 934-5982
Email bcwingo@uab.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date March 20, 2023
Completion date January 31, 2026

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