Dietary Adherence and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Status: Completed

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

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06631027

AYBUELİBOL001

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full description

A total of 1027 elderly individuals aged 65 years and over were included in the study. Demographic questionnaire and Mediterranean diet adherence scale were administered to the individuals. Adherence to the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet was scored and food consumption was recorded for adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. Standardised mini mental test (SMMT) was used to assess mental status. Data were analysed with SPSS 26 software.

Enrollment: 1,027 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65 to 90 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

1. Individuals aged 65 years and older.

Exclusion criteria

1. Individuals diagnosed with psychiatric or neurological diseases (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease).

2. Individuals with alcohol or drug addiction. 4. Illiterate individuals.

Trial design

1,027 participants in 1 patient group

Elderly Participants (65 years and older)

Description:

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.