Nutrition Effects on Brain Outcomes and Recovery in Stroke after Hospitalization (NOURISH): Randomized controlled...

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Nutritional Science
• Public Health

Background:

• Stroke survivors have a doubled risk of dementia.
• Diet is a key modifiable factor for vascular health and cognitive function.
• Limited data exists on post-stroke cognitive decline prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the MIND diet's effect on cognitive changes in older adults post-acute ischemic stroke.
• To assess the MIND diet's efficacy in preventing cognitive impairment after stroke.
• To inform dietary guidelines for stroke patient care.

Main Methods:

• Phase III randomized controlled trial (NOURISH; NCT04337255).
• Participants (≥55 years) received MIND diet coaching or standard post-stroke care.
• Intervention lasted 24-36 months with cognitive, biomarker, and imaging assessments.

Main Results:

• N/A - Study ongoing, results pending.
• N/A - Study ongoing, results pending.
• N/A - Study ongoing, results pending.

Conclusions:

• The study will determine if the MIND diet can prevent cognitive impairment in stroke survivors.
• Findings will offer crucial insights for developing evidence-based dietary recommendations for post-stroke recovery and long-term brain health.