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Behavioural Intervention

Plant-Based Diet Program for Chronic Disease

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Waitlist Available
Led By Christiane L Meireles, PhD
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial found that a WFPB diet & SMAs can reduce cardiovascular risk & help overweight/obese adults lose weight.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women over 18 who are overweight or obese, have at least one chronic disease, can use a smartphone or tablet with internet, and will follow the study rules. They must speak English.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests the 'Plants-2-Plate' program which promotes whole food, plant-based nutrition through group medical appointments to see if it lowers heart risk factors and helps with weight loss in adults.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is a nutritional program focusing on plant-based foods rather than medication, side effects may include changes in digestion or food preferences but no severe drug-related side effects are expected.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
C-reactive protein (HsCRP) measurement from blood test
HDL-Cholesterol from blood chemistry panel
Interleukin (IL)-18 measurement from blood test
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Secondary outcome measures
Adherence to WFPB measurement
Diastolic Blood pressure measurement
Physical activity measurement
+3 more

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-PlateExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Green Wellness Program:Plants-2-Plate is an established program focusing on whole food plant-based predominant eating pattern in academic primary care setting.The dietary approach includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, seeds, nuts in small portion, elimination of all or most of animal foods, and reduction of processed foods. Participants will eat ad libitum. In addition, they will receive support to manage stress, improve quality of sleep, and increase physical activity during the SMA.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLead Sponsor
454 Previous Clinical Trials
90,729 Total Patients Enrolled
Louise L Morrison TrustUNKNOWN
Christiane L Meireles, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Media Library

Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Chronic Disease Research Study Groups: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate
Chronic Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Green Wellness Program: Plants-2-Plate (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
Chronic Disease Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05889715 — N/A
~23 spots leftby May 2025