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Curcumin and EGCG Supplementation to Improve Serum BDNF and Mood Disturbance

Early Phase 1
Recruiting
Conditions
Mood Disturbance
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Curcumin
Other: Placebo
Dietary Supplement: Epigallocatechin Gallate
Registration Number
NCT06531863
Lead Sponsor
Auburn University
Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized placebo controlled trial is to examine mood disturbance and serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in people (age 18-50) with DASS-21 subscale scores \>9. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation improve mood disturbance symptomology? Does curcumin and EGCG supplementation increase serum BDNF? Researchers will compare intervention versus placebo.

Participants will consume an 8-week supplement of both:

* 1,330mg/day curcumin

* 350mg/day epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)

Detailed Description

Clinical assessments will include phlebotomy (completed at weeks 0 and 8) and questionnaires which will be completed at weeks 0, 4, and 8 to assess changes in mood disorder symptomology and serum BDNF. 3 days of 24-hour diet recalls will be collected at weeks 0, 4 and 8. Daily reminders via Emitrr will be sent daily to ensure adherence to supplementation.

This is an 8-week randomized placebo controlled trial looking at mood disturbance and serum BDNF in moderately depressed adults aged 18-50. Participants will be randomized into the intervention group or placebo with the intervention group consuming 1,330mg/day curcumin and 350mg/day EGCG. Baseline mood disturbance questionnaires (DASS-21, GAD-7, GSAQ, IPAQ) and serum BDNF will be taken prior to intervention and again after intervention.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
64
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults age 18-50
  • Depression subscale score of >9/21 on the DASS-21
  • No change in medications or supplements over the past 3 months
  • Can read and speak English
Exclusion Criteria
  • Currently consume curcumin or green tea daily
  • Currently, pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant
  • Currently diagnosed with a perimenopausal disorder

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Curcumin and EGCG SupplementationCurcuminParticipants in the intervention group with consume 1,500mg/day curcumin with 300mg/day EGCG.
PlaceboPlaceboParticipants will receive a placebo to consume everyday.
Curcumin and EGCG SupplementationEpigallocatechin GallateParticipants in the intervention group with consume 1,500mg/day curcumin with 300mg/day EGCG.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in total distress as measured via DASS-21 total score.8-weeks

The DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale) Total ranges from 0 to 63, with lower numbers indicating less distress

Changes in serum brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).8-weeks

Serum BDNF will be measured via commercial ELISA kits. Higher levels of serum BDNF are optimal.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in DASS-21 subscales (depression, anxiety, stress).8-weeks

The DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale) subscales include Depression, Anxiety, and Stress, which range from 0 to 21, with lower numbers indicating less distress

Changes in subjective physical activity.8-weeks

Using International Physical Activity Questionnaire has 27 questions that span 5 activity domains from "job related physical activity, transportation physical activity, house work and maintenance, recreation and sport as well as time spent sitting" over the past 7-days.

Changes in fasting alanine aminotransferase (ALT)8-weeks

Phlebotomy will be obtained while fasted 8+ hours and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) will be measured as part of a comprehensive metabolic panel and reported in mg/dl. Lower concentrations are optimal.

Changes in subjective sleep quality.8-weeks

Using Global Sleep Assessment Questionnaire includes 11 questions outlined with "During the PAST 4 WEEKS, how often" with answer choices ranging from "never, sometimes, usually and always"

Changes in fasting aspartate aminotransferase (AST)8-weeks

Phlebotomy will be obtained while fasted 8+ hours and aspartate transferase (AST) will be measured as part of a comprehensive metabolic panel and reported in mg/dl. Lower concentrations are optimal.

Changes in diet quality.8-weeks

Using diet recalls over the past 24 hours.

Number of Participants who report daily adherence to supplementation intake8-weeks

Number of participants that report consuming supplement \>80% of days via daily text messages

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Auburn University School of Kinesiology

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Auburn, Alabama, United States

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