The sub-chronic effects of coffee on cognitive function in a healthy older populatio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Effects of coffee on cognition; Effects of coffee on mood; Cardiovascular function; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609001025224
• Lead Sponsor: Brain Sciences Institute, Swinburne University of

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-11-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 60 and over
Medically and psychiatrically healthy
Light to moderate coffee drinkers
Ability to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Currently taking psychotropic medications, existing psychiatric and neurological conditions, smoker, clinically high blood pressure, allergy to lactose, gluten or wheat

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary memory via accuracy performance on four separate tasks: immediate word recall, delayed word recall, delayed word recognition and delayed picture recognition.[at baseline, 1-month post coffee and 3-month post-coffee];Speed of attention via reaction time performance on three computerised tasks: simple reaction time, choice reaction time and digit vigilance.[at baseline, 1-month post coffee and 3-month post-coffee]