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Comparative Effects of a2 Skim Milk on Mild Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Adults
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Registration Number
NCT05741047
Lead Sponsor
a2 Milk Company Ltd.
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of powdered skim milk containing A2 β-casein only versus conventional powdered skim milk containing A1 and A2 β-casein milk on cognition, inflammation, and dietary intake in adults aged 65-75 years.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
96
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of Subtle Cognitive Impairment Test (SCIT) at Visit 2 and Visit 4 compared to baselineVisit 2 (14 days after baseline); Visit 4 (90 days after baseline); baseline (14 days after enrolment)

Record responding time and speed on the SCIT test

Changes of serum glutathione (GSH) at Visit 2 and Visit 4 compared to baselineVisit 2 (14 days after baseline); Visit 4 (90 days after baseline); baseline (14 days after enrolment)

Record serum glutathione (GSH) (µmol/L) as an anti-oxidation marker

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes of C-reactive protein at Visit 2 and 4 compared to baselineVisit 2 (14 days after baseline); Visit 4 (90 days after baseline); baseline (14 days after enrolment)

Record C-reactive protein (mg/L) as a blood marker of inflammation

Changes of short-chain fatty acids at Visit 2, 3, and 4 compared to baselineVisit 2 (14 days after baseline); Visit 3 (28 days after baseline); Visit 4 (90 days after baseline); baseline (14 days after enrolment)

Record short-chain fatty acids (mg/g) as a faecal marker of inflammation

Changes of quality of life at Visit 4 compared to baselineVisit 4 (90 days after baseline); baseline (14 days after enrolment)

Record Healthy Brain Ageing - Functional Assessment Questionnaire via patient self-report as a quality of life measure

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University

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Tianjin, China

The First Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Tianjin, China

General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University
🇨🇳Tianjin, China

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