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Confirmation of Diet as a Treatment for Gulf War Illness
Sponsor: American University
Summary
This clinical trial aims to confirm previous findings from a smaller study which demonstrated significant improvements in all symptoms among veterans with Gulf War Illness after one month on the dietary intervention. The main objectives of this study are: 1) to confirm previous findings of treatment response to the diet in a larger and more diverse group; 2) to examine how changes in the nervous system may be the reason for improvement; and 3) to identify markers which change in the blood after one month on the diet. Participants will have baseline measures collected and then will be randomized into the intervention or wait-listed control group, which they will follow for one month before being reassessed.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
160
Start Date
2023-03-01
Completion Date
2025-12-30
Last Updated
2024-07-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dietary Intervention
This is a whole food, nutrient-dense diet that aims to remove exposure to specific food additives thought to have negative neurological effects, while also optimizing micronutrient intake.
Locations (3)
American University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States