Dietary Adherence and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

NCT06631027 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: AYBUELİBOL001
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,027
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets and cognitive function in elderly individuals. Data were collected from 1,027 participants aged 65 and older, using dietary assessment tools and the Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT), and were analyzed with SPSS 26.

Conditions

Cognitive Function; Mediterranean Diet; Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension; Elderly Population

Keywords

Cognitive Function; Mediterranean Diet; Elderly Health; DASH Diet; MIND Diet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cognitive Function Assessment

  The primary outcome measure is the cognitive function of elderly individuals assessed using the Standardized Mini-Mental Test. The total Standardized Mini-Mental Test score is analyzed to evaluate the relationship between dietary adherence and cognitive function.The test is scored according to the answers given to each question and evaluated over 30 points in total. On a 30-point scale, a score of 24 and above indicates normal cognition, while a score below 24 indicates impaired cognitive function.

  Basaline

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Sociodemographic characteristics

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• Mediterranean Diet Adherence Scale

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• Compliance with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet

  Basaline

• Compliance with the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet

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• Body Mass Index (BMI)

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Study Arms (1)

Elderly Participants (65 years and older)

This study focuses on a cohort of 1,027 elderly participants aged 65 years and older. The participants were assessed for their adherence to the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets through a demographic questionnaire and dietary adherence scales. Cognitive function was evaluated using the Standardized Mini-Mental Test (SMMT). The study aims to explore the relationship between dietary patterns and cognitive health in this population.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 90 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Community sample in Ankara, Turkey

You may qualify if:

• \. Individuals aged 65 years and older.

You may not qualify if:

• \. Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric or neurological diseases (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer\'s disease).
• \. Individuals with alcohol or drug addiction. 4. Illiterate individuals.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, 06760, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assit. of Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 27, 2024
• First Posted: October 8, 2024
• Study Start: January 15, 2024
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2024
• Study Completion: August 1, 2024
• Last Updated: October 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)