Dr. Terry Wahls has had progressive multiple sclerosis for nearly 20 years and recently been granted $1 million to conduct a clinical trial at the University ofIowa.
Dr. Wahls is comparing two popular diets, the Swank Diet and the Wahls Elimination Diet to see if they lead to improvements in MS-related fatigue.
Possible participants would fit the following criteria below:
-Individuals with relapsing-remitting MS
-Live within 500 miles of Iowa City
-Ages 18-70
-Willing to follow The Swank Diet or The Wahls Elimination Diet
- Has ability to walk 25 feet without support or with only unilateral support (i.e., cane in one hand
-Can attend 4 study visits in Iowa City, Iowa
If you meet the requirements and would like to participate in the trial, email the coordinator at MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu or visit here.