NCT07490782

Nutritional Intervention for College Students With Depression

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of California, San Diego · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of nutritional interventions in college students with depression. The main outcomes it aims to measure are: * Nutritional content, meal timing, and sleep patterns in college students with depression * Feasibility of nutritional interventions (Mediterranean Diet and Time-Restricted Eating + Mediterranean Diet) in college students with depression Researchers will compare two groups - Mediterranean Diet (Med-Diet) and Time-Restricted Eating + Mediterranean Diet (TRE + Med-Diet) - to assess adherence to the dietary interventions and overall feasibility of the study procedures. Participants will: * Complete a 2-week baseline logging diet, sleep, activity, and mood * Be randomized to Mediterranean Diet (Med-Diet) or Time-Restricted Eating + Med-Diet (TRE + Med-Diet) * Participate in dietary counseling with a registered dietitian during the 8-week intervention * Continue to log diet, wear an actigraphy device, and complete mood, sleep, and diet assessments throughout the intervention

Conditions

• Depression - Major Depressive Disorder

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Mediterranean Diet	Participants will receive ongoing dietary counseling, nutritional resources, and practical tips to support adoption of a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern emphasizing healthy fats (e.g., olive oil), whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes, while limiting red meat and dairy products throughout the intervention period.
BEHAVIORAL	Time-Restricted Eating	Participants will receive guidance to restrict daily food intake to a consistent 10-hour eating window.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2027-11-01
• Completion: 2028-02-01
• First posted: 2026-03-24
• Last updated: 2026-03-24

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States