NOURISH聽OCD Trial: A wholefoods diet and obsessive-compulsive disorder 鈥 a pilot study
The aim of the study is to explore whether a particular way of eating (a diet/dietary intervention) may be helpful for symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in New 茄子视频app官网adults (aged 18+). We are also examining whether changes in diet may also lead to changes to markers of metabolic health (like your blood glucose and cortisol levels), and levels of certain vitamins and minerals (like vitamin D and folate).
There has been research that has explored whether the food we eat can improve our mental health and symptoms of disorders (such as anxiety and depression); however, there have been no studies that have looked at whether the food may impact symptoms of OCD. There is also no research published about what individuals with OCD are eating, which will also be explored within this study.
About the Trial
We are looking for 45 New 茄子视频app官网adults (aged 18+) with OCD who are willing to change their diet. The trial will include examining whether a whole foods diet, or a more restrictive, alternative whole foods diet might improve symptoms of OCD.
Participants will complete initial questionnaires, weekly symptom monitoring questionnaires, as well as meeting up with the research coordinator at each 4-week point in the study. Participants will also be required to get 2x blood tests in order to examine vitamin and mineral levels, as well as markers of metabolic health. Participation in the trial may be anywhere from 9 to 20 weeks.
Participation in the trial is conducted entirely online via Zoom. Clinical oversight is provided throughout the trial via online meetings with a psychologist.
Investigators
Sophia Dawson - PhD student/ Research Coordinator
Professor Julia Rucklidge - Primary Supervisor
Professor Grant Schofield - Secondary Supervisor
Emeritus Professor Neville Blampied - Co-Investigator
Provost Associate Professor Katie Holton - Co-Investigator
Can I Participate?
Inclusion:
1.聽聽聽聽 Aged 18+ years old
2.聽聽聽聽 Living in Aotearoa New Zealand
3.聽聽聽聽 Has a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder
4.聽聽聽聽 Is willing to change diet
5.聽聽聽聽 Has access to WiFi
Exclusion:
1.聽聽聽聽 Has a diagnosis聽of any of the following psychiatric conditions: personality disorders, eating disorders, schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or a substance abuse disorder
2.聽聽聽聽 Is unwilling to make dietary changes
3.聽聽聽聽 Is unwilling to complete questionnaires and attend follow up appointments
Screening Process
If you are interested to participate, please click the following link to complete the screening questionnaires (these will take you around 10 minutes to complete). Sophia, Research Coordinator, will contact you within 48 hours of your completion of these:
Contact
Please email Sophia Dawson Sophiac.dawson@pg.canterbury.ac.nz聽for further information.
