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Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls
Summary
The overarching goal of this project is to critically evaluate the efficacy of incorporating dietary guidance within multiple sclerosis (MS) care for improving long-term quality of life (QoL) compared to usual care. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of two dietary interventions (time restricted olive oil based (TROO) ketogenic and modified Paleolithic elimination) on MS QoL compared to usual care control (Dietary Guidelines for America), and the secondary objectives and the long-term effects on, motor function, low-contrast vision sensitivity, fatigue, mood, and disease activity assessed by brain imaging.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
162
Start Date
2022-02-10
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2025-09-12
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
BodyBio Balance Oil
nutraceutical supplement
Kirunal Fish Oil
nutraceutical supplement
BodyBio PC
nutraceutical supplement
Modified Paleolithic Elimination diet
1. Complete elimination of all gluten-, dairy-, and egg-containing foods. 2. Increase fruit and vegetable intake to 6-9 servings/day comprising of 2-3 servings each of the following categories: intensely colored, sulfur-rich, and leafy greens. 3. Consume 6-12 ounces/day protein including organ meats and fatty fish. 4. Consume fermented foods daily. 5. Consume daily servings of algae, seaweed, and nutritional yeast.
Time Restricted Olive Oil Based (TROO) Ketogenic Diet
1. Restriction of dietary carbohydrates to \< 50 grams/day. 2. Use olive oil (cold-pressed extra virgin preferred) to increase fat intake to \>160 grams/day. 3. Consume \<100 grams/day protein. 4. Limit dairy to 2 servings/day of whole fat options (completely exclude reduced fat dairy). 5. Consume at least 3 servings/day non-starchy vegetables.
Usual diet with Dietary Guidelines for Americans Diet information
1. Limit sodium to \< 2,300 mg/day. 2. Limit added sugar and saturated fat intake to \<10% of kcal/day, respectively. 3. Consume 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. 4. Consume 6-9 ounce equivalents/day of grains, making at least half whole grain options. 5. Consume 3 servings of reduced fat dairy per day. 6. Consume 6 ounces/day protein foods.
Locations (1)
Univeristy of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States