ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2023
Impact of nutrition counseling on anthropometry and dietary intake of multiple sclerosis patients at Kasr Alainy Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Cairo, Egypt 2019-2020: randomized controlled clinical trial.
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Nutritional Counselling for Patients at Kasr AlAiny Multiple Sclerosis Clinic: an Intervention Study
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dysphagia Risk and Its Association with Nutritional Status in Multiple Sclerosis: A Preliminary Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- The Inflammatory Axis of LncRNA Ftx/miR-382-5p/NRG1 in the Differential Diagnosis and Prognosis of Multiple Sclerosis and Neuromyelitis Optica.Inflammation · 2025Article
- Effects of lifestyle modification counselling on weight and body composition among adults with overweight or obesity on antiretroviral therapy: a randomized controlled trial.Obesity pillars · 2025Article
- Perceptions and Utilization of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Multiple Sclerosis Care: A Pilot Survey of Multidisciplinary Providers.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Dietary Modification Combined with Nutrition Education and Counseling for Metabolic Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis: Implications for Clinical Practice and Research.Current nutrition reports · 2024Review
- Waist Circumference and Body Mass Index as Predictors of Disability Progression in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundFaulty dietary habits and overnutrition are prevalent among Egyptian patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who do not receive nutrition care as part of treatment. Thus, this study was conducted to identify the effect of nutrition counseling on the nutritional status of patients with MS. This endeavor might provide evidence for the value of counseling in such a setting and advance the integration of nutrition counseling into the routine management of patients with MS.
methodsA single-blinded, parallel-randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted at Kasr Alainy MS Unit on 120 eligible patients with MS from September 2019 to February 2020. Patients were randomly allocated to either the nutrition counseling intervention group (IG) or the control group (CG). Allocation concealment was performed by using sequentially numbered opaque sealed envelopes. All patients were assessed initially and complied with the Kasr Alainy MS Unit standard management protocol for the study period. Only patients in the IG underwent initial nutrition counseling sessions followed by a monthly evaluation. All patients were assessed at the end of the 3-month follow-up period. Sociodemographic data were gathered through a structured interview. Nutritional status was assessed anthropometrically and via 24-h recall. The 2 groups were compared initially and at the end of the follow-up. Both intention-to-treat and per-protocol analyses were conducted.
resultsAt baseline assessment, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 31.7% and 32.5%, respectively, and the mean body mass index was 27.7 ± 5.7 kg/m
conclusionNutrition counseling significantly improved anthropometric measurements, dietary habits, nutrient intake and adequacy.
trial registrationThe study was registered on ClinicalTrial.gov and was given a code (NCT04217564).
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