Bonus Episode: Dr. Terry Wahls And New Multiple Sclerosis Study And You Can Participate

<p><strong>Clinical Trial:</strong> Efficacy of Diet on Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis (EDQ:MS)</p> <p><strong>ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:</strong> NCT05007483</p> <p><strong>Type of MS:</strong> relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS)</p> <p><strong>Treatment mode of action:</strong> dietary intervention</p> <p><strong>Number of Participants:</strong> 156</p> <p><strong>Medication:</strong> Participants may continue disease-modifying treatments if they are on them</p> <p><strong>Institution:</strong> University of Iowa</p> <p><strong>Address:</strong> 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242</p> <p><strong>Contact Name:</strong> Mary Ehlinger</p> <p><strong>Phone:</strong> 319-384-5002</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href= "mailto:MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu">MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu</a></p> <p><strong>Funding:</strong> Gift from the Carter Chapman Shreve Family Foundation to the Therapeutic Lifestyle Fund at the University of Iowa</p> <p><strong>Brief Description</strong></p> <p>This is a research study comparing the effects of three diets — a Modified Paleolithic Diet (elimination of gluten, dairy, and eggs), a Time Restricted Olive Oil-based Ketogenic diet, and usual diet with information about the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans — to determine whether these diets improve quality of life and reduce fatigue, a disabling symptom that can significantly interfere with the ability to function in daily life. Participants in the usual diet group will be encouraged but not required to follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans diet. The study will also measure the impact of the study diets on walking function, hand function, vision, serum neurofilament (blood biomarker), and brain imaging (presence of enhancing lesions and changes in brain volume). </p> <p>The study will be held at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics over two years. It will consist of three visits to Iowa City, Iowa. The first visit occurs at month 0. The second visit is at month 3, and third and final vis