Nonrandomized, Unmasked Feasibility Study of a Remote-based Behavioral Dietary Intervention in Patients With Early to Intermediate AMD: Glucose Lowering for Vision Extension (GLOVE)
Stanford University
Summary
The primary goal of the study is to test dietary intervention at glycemic control and carotenoid levels in participants with intermediate age-related macular degeneration.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 55–75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of early to intermediate AMD with no history of retinal geographic atrophy (cRORA) or exudative disease * Eating a diet less healthy than average (Healthy Eating Index \[HEI\] score \<61) based on 3 24-hour dietary recalls * Access to a computer or smart phone for use in the behavioral meetings (we will provide loaners for those lacking a smart phone * Because the initial questionnaires (ASA24), surveys and informed consent will be on line and in English, only individuals with fluency in English will be included. (They do not need to list English as their prima…
Interventions
- BehavioralLow glycemic Mediterranean diet behavioral modification
Participants will meet with behavioral interventionists to receive guidance on diet initially for 2 hours and then every month for one hour
Location
- University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, California