Dietary Protein Patterns for Parkinson's Disease

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this pilot study is to generate preliminary data on the impact of the dietary protein pattern on markers of skeletal muscle health and drug efficacy in Parkinson disease.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for people over 45 with Parkinson's Disease diagnosed at least 5 years ago, who are on stable levodopa treatment and have motor fluctuations. It's not for those on special diets, with renal disease, deep brain stimulation, narcolepsy, untreated sleep apnea or any condition that might interfere with the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for 5 or more years.

I am 45 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

I have sleep apnea that has not been treated.

I have been diagnosed with narcolepsy.

Participant Groups

The study tests how different protein diets affect muscle health and medication effectiveness in Parkinson's patients. One group will follow a Protein Redistribution Diet while another will maintain a consistent protein intake to see which is better.

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Protein Redistribution DietActive Control1 Intervention

PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Redistribution Diet followed by the Protein Consistent Diet.

Group II: Protein Consistent DietActive Control1 Intervention

PD participants may first be randomized to follow the Protein Consistent Diet followed by the Protein Redistribution Diet.