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What is a common challenge in studying mental health?
What is a common challenge in studying mental health?
- Access to effective treatment options
- Lack of funding for research
- Difficulty in recruiting participants (correct)
- Establishing causality between diet and mental health
What is the primary objective of the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the primary objective of the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
- To study the effect of Omega-3/6 balance on mental health
- To assess the efficacy of MED diet in reducing anxiety
- To compare the effectiveness of personalized dietary advice with medication
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention (correct)
What is the criteria for participants in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the criteria for participants in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
- Adults identifying as women with a diagnosis of GAD (correct)
- Adults with a diagnosis of depression
- Adults with a history of mental illness
- Adults with a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
What is the control group in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the control group in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the current understanding of the relationship between diet and mental health?
What is the current understanding of the relationship between diet and mental health?
What is the purpose of measuring the Omega Score in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the purpose of measuring the Omega Score in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the basis for the potential benefits of the MED diet in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the basis for the potential benefits of the MED diet in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the purpose of the wait-list controlled study design in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the purpose of the wait-list controlled study design in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the primary concern related to medication and psychotherapy in the treatment of mental illness?
What is the primary concern related to medication and psychotherapy in the treatment of mental illness?
What is the significance of the Omega Score measurement in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the significance of the Omega Score measurement in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
Why is the EASe-GAD clinical trial focused on women?
Why is the EASe-GAD clinical trial focused on women?
What is the potential mechanism by which a healthy diet may improve mental health?
What is the potential mechanism by which a healthy diet may improve mental health?
What is the significance of the 'stable medication/supplements' criteria for participants in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the significance of the 'stable medication/supplements' criteria for participants in the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the secondary objective of the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
What is the secondary objective of the EASe-GAD clinical trial?
Study Notes
Challenges of Mental Health Research
- Mental health research faces unique challenges, obstacles, and risks
- Identifying these challenges is essential for effective research
Current Clinical Trial at CCNM
- EASe-GAD: Eating And Supplementation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder trial
- Examines the relationship between diet and mental health
Background of Mental Health
- Mental illness is a common condition
- Current treatments, such as medication and psychotherapy, have limitations (access, side effects, inadequate relief, hesitancy)
- Observational data suggests a link between a better quality diet and improved mental health, but the causative relationship is unclear
- Possible mechanisms underlying this relationship include:
- Omega-3/6 balance
- Adequate vitamins and minerals
- Adequate protein for neurotransmitter synthesis
- Healthy blood sugar regulation
EASe-GAD Trial Design
- Pilot study using a randomized, wait-list controlled design
- Primary objectives: assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in this population
- Secondary objectives: examine the signal of change in additional outcomes
EASe-GAD Trial Participants
- Adults (18-65 years old) who identify as women
- Diagnosis of moderate to severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Stable medication and supplement use for at least 4 weeks
- Baseline Omega Score measurement
Challenges of Mental Health Research
- Mental health research faces unique challenges, obstacles, and risks
- Identifying these challenges is essential for effective research
Current Clinical Trial at CCNM
- EASe-GAD: Eating And Supplementation for Generalized Anxiety Disorder trial
- Examines the relationship between diet and mental health
Background of Mental Health
- Mental illness is a common condition
- Current treatments, such as medication and psychotherapy, have limitations (access, side effects, inadequate relief, hesitancy)
- Observational data suggests a link between a better quality diet and improved mental health, but the causative relationship is unclear
- Possible mechanisms underlying this relationship include:
- Omega-3/6 balance
- Adequate vitamins and minerals
- Adequate protein for neurotransmitter synthesis
- Healthy blood sugar regulation
EASe-GAD Trial Design
- Pilot study using a randomized, wait-list controlled design
- Primary objectives: assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention in this population
- Secondary objectives: examine the signal of change in additional outcomes
EASe-GAD Trial Participants
- Adults (18-65 years old) who identify as women
- Diagnosis of moderate to severe Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Stable medication and supplement use for at least 4 weeks
- Baseline Omega Score measurement
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Learn about the challenges of mental health research and clinical trials, including the EASe-GAD trial at CCNM. Practice critically appraising a randomized controlled trial related to mental health care.
