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Effect of Protocatechuic Acid on Biochemical Markers of Immunity Status in Healthy Adults

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Immunity
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Dietary Supplement: Protocatechuic Acid or PCA
Registration Number
NCT06121362
Lead Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this voluntary research study is to determine if a dietary supplement containing a substance called protocatechuic acid (PCA) can change markers in blood related to immunity (a body's natural ability to fight diseases and infections) over a 14-day study period. Blood tests and other assessments will be completed before and after taking either 1,000 milligrams a day of protocatechuic acid (PCA) or a placebo (i.e., a sugar pill) for 14 days.

Detailed Description

In this pilot study, the Investigator will utilize a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized design. Fifty (50) healthy men and women will be randomized into one of two arms: either agreeing to take placebo or 1000 mg PCA oral capsules daily. Study treatment will continue for 2 weeks (14 days).

At baseline and end of 2 weeks treatment period, various clinical and laboratory measurements will be performed. Vital signs, a 2-chair test, and personal health assessment will be measured, and blood will be drawn. The following endpoints will be evaluated in blood: erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 9 (CXCL9), 25-hydroxy vitamin D.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy (i.e., no acute/new symptoms of illness) male and female volunteers
  • Ability to provide informed consent and attend study visits
  • Adults 50 - 65 years old
  • Has not taken any of the following medications in prior 3 months and has no plan to take over the 2-week study period: corticosteroids, anticoagulants (such as aspirin, clopidogrel, heparin, and warfarin), antibiotics, or daily NSAIDs (occasional use is acceptable)
  • Has no ill person currently living in household
  • Current non-smoker (and has not smoked cigarettes/cigars/pipes or vaped e-cigarettes within the last 6 months)
  • Ambulatory without any type of assistance
Exclusion Criteria
  • Cannot provide written informed consent
  • Requires assistance ambulating
  • Has had any surgery within last 3 months
  • Self-report of close exposure to or infection with COVID-19 (with or without symptoms) within last 3 months
  • Self-reported history or current status of cancer, uncontrolled diabetes (A1c > 7% or fasting blood glucose of > 140 mg/dL), or heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboThe placebo pill is made of inactive cellulose. Participants will be asked to take 2 capsules daily by mouth in the morning 30 minutes before eating for a total of 14 days (Day 1 - Day 14).
Protocatechuic Acid or PCAProtocatechuic Acid or PCAParticipants will be asked to take 2 capsules (500 mg each of protocatechuic acid or PCA) daily by mouth in the morning 30 minutes before eating for a total of 14 days (Day 1 - Day 14).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Erythrocyte Sedimentation RateBaseline and end of 2 weeks

ESR (mm/hr)

25-hydroxy vitamin DBaseline and end of 2 weeks

25-hydroxy vitamin D (ng/mL)

high sensitivity C-Reactive ProteinBaseline and end of 2 weeks

hsCRP (mg/L)

Chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 9Baseline and end of 2 weeks

CXCL9 (ng/mL)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
2-Chair testBaseline and end of 2 weeks

participant moves 5 times between two chairs placed 5 feet apart, and heart rate and saturation of oxygen (SpO2 %) levels are measured

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hershey Medical Center

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Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

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