Effect of Peanuts on Blood Vessel Function, Memory and Thinking

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: endothelial vasodilator function; cognitive function; Overweight/Obesity; Cardiovascular - Diseases of the vasculature and circulation including the lymphatic system; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000192886
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Alison Coates

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-02-14
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 64

Inclusion Criteria

overweight (BMI>25 kg/m2) healthy adults
females must be post-menopausal

Exclusion Criteria

1)must not have an allergy to peanuts or any other nuts
2)must not have cardiovascular, thyroid, disease, renal disease, diabetes or suffered a stroke
3)must not be a smoker or use nicotine replacement therapy
4)must not be a restrained eater
5)must not be a nut consumer (>30g nuts or peanut butter)
6)blood pressure must not exceed 160/100mmHg at screening visit
7)must not have cognitive impairment
8)weight greater than 135kg (DEXA limit)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified