NCT04787497

The Effect of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in People With Multiple Sclerosis

The Neuropsychological Effects of Extra-Virgin Olive Oil in People With Multiple Sclerosis

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 46 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Cyprus · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This is an open label feasibility trial to examine the effect of a complementary treatment with High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (HPEVOO) on the cognitive and mental health of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), while receiving their standard medical treatment.

Conditions

• Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil	Participants will be assigned in two groups: the Experimental Group (N= 20) will be receiving 50ml of freshly, cold-pressed, oleocanthal-rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) alongside their prescribed medical treatment, whereas the Control Group (N = 20) will be receiving their medical treatment as usual. The Experimental Group will be receiving the complementary treatment on a daily basis for 12 months and all participants will undergo a neuropsychological assessment at baseline, 6 months and 12 months +/- 7 days after their first assessment or beginning of treatment.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-05-01
• Primary completion: 2024-05-01
• Completion: 2024-09-01
• First posted: 2021-03-08
• Last updated: 2023-11-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Greece