Study on the effects of cocoa flavanols on cognitive function in elderly subjects

Completed

• Conditions: Age-related changes of cognitive performance; Mental and Behavioural Disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN68970511
• Lead Sponsor: Mars, Incorporated (USA)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-08-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects aged 60 years or more who reported themselves as unconcerned about their own memory functions and having no clinically significant co-existing medical conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Clinically significant co-existing medical conditions, including:
1.1. Known cardiovascular disease
1.2. Cerebrovascular events
1.3. Obesity or weight change ±10% body weight within the last 6 months before entering
1.4. Thyroid disorders
1.5. Inflammatory diseases
1.6. Neurological disorders
1.7. Dementia
1.8. Depression
2. Current smokers
3. Habitual users of antioxidant supplements
4. Habitual consumers of chocolate or other cocoa products
5. Individuals prescribed medications known to have antioxidant properties or to interfere with cognitive functions

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified