Rouxbe Pilot for MS
A Low-fat, Plant-based Cooking Course for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
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interventional
15
1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this protocol is to collect data from approximately 15 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients who are participating in a pilot cooking course. This online cooking training program is currently available to general public through the company "Rouxbe" for a fee. Data gathered from this cooking course will be used to develop novel ways of promoting healthy eating habits in people with MS. The investigators will use the data from blood tests, questionnaires, and demographics to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this program. This is an outpatient program designed for people with MS that would occur regardless of whether participant data is collected. This pilot cooking course will run for approximately four weeks. The investigators intend start to the training course in mid-March 2015. Subjects will be followed prior to course initiation for baseline data gathering, at four weeks from baseline, twelve weeks from baseline, and twenty-four weeks from baseline.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable multiple-sclerosis
Started Feb 2015
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable multiple-sclerosis
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2015
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 9, 2015
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 23, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2015
CompletedApril 29, 2019
April 1, 2019
3 months
February 9, 2015
April 25, 2019
Conditions
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Program Feasibility and Efficacy (composite of student perception, learning, and adherence by surveys)
We will measure feasibility as a composite of student perception, learning, and adherence by administering Opening and Closing Surveys (to evaluate student perception of course), a Final Assessment (to evaluate student learning), and the NutritionQuest Block Food Frequency Questionnaire (to evaluate adherence to low-fat, plant-based lifestyle).
6 months
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Weight Change measured by body weight, body mass index, waist circumference
6 months
Diet Change measured by NutritionQuest Block Food Frequency Questionnaire, Opening Survey, Program Evaluation Survey
6 months
Program Evaluation through Program Evaluation Survey
6 months
Fatigue measured by Modified Fatigue Impact Scale-5 and Fatigue Severity Scale
6 months
Study Arms (1)
Rouxbe
EXPERIMENTALSubjects will attend a one-month online cooking course, and be followed before, during, and after their participation for quality-of-life, fatigue, and blood biomarker changes.
Interventions
This is a month-long online cooking course, aimed at promoting a low-fat, plant-based diet.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Confirmed diagnosis of MS
- Willingness to comply with the diet and values set forth in the course
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Oregon Health and Science Universitylead
- Rouxbe Cooking Schoolcollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Oregon Health & Science University Multiple Sclerosis Center.
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States
Related Publications (1)
Perlman J, Wu H, Fryman A, Lane M, Bittner F, Sammi MK, Rooney WD, Stevens A, Yadav V. Effects of vascular disease risk factors on brain metabolism in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2025 Dec;104:106700. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2025.106700. Epub 2025 Sep 10.
PMID: 40976206DERIVED
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
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Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Vijayshree Yadav, MBBs, MCR
Oregon Health and Science University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 9, 2015
First Posted
April 23, 2015
Study Start
February 1, 2015
Primary Completion
May 1, 2015
Study Completion
May 1, 2015
Last Updated
April 29, 2019
Record last verified: 2019-04