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A Plant-Based Diet in the Treatment of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This study will evaluate whether a fully provided, unrefined, polyphenol-rich plant-based diet can improve blood vessel function in adults with coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), a condition that causes reduced blood flow in the small vessels of the heart despite the absence of major coronary artery blockages. Participants will follow the diet for 12 weeks while continuing their usual medical care. Researchers will assess changes in vascular function, symptoms, blood pressure, blood lipids, and other health measures throughout the study. Participants have up to 60 days after consent to complete screening and pre-intervention baseline assessments, potentially over two visits. Day 0 is counseling/education, and diet initiation. Weeks 4, 8, and 12 are measured from Day 0.
Official title: A Plant-Based Diet in the Treatment of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2028-01
Last Updated
2026-09-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Polyphenol-Rich Plant-Based Diet
A fully provided, weight-maintaining, unrefined, polyphenol-rich plant-based dietary intervention administered for 12 weeks. The diet is designed around whole plant foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and excludes animal products, refined grains, added sugars, sugar-sweetened beverages, and commercially processed plant-based meat or cheese substitutes. Participants receive nutrition education, ongoing dietary counseling, meal provision, and vitamin B12 supplementation throughout the intervention period
Locations (1)
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia, United States