The effects of walnuts on general well­being and mood related factors in a sample of university students.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Stress; Mood; Gut health; Neurological - Studies of the normal brain and nervous system; Mental Health - Depression; Mental Health - Anxiety; Mental Health - Other mental health disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000972123
• Lead Sponsor: AsProf. Larisa Bobrovskaya

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-07-09
• Study Completion: 2021-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Only undergraduate participants between 18-­35 years of age will be selected
­Both male and female participants will be selected
­Participants should be equally willing to be allocated to either of the two groups

The above key inclusion criteria was implemented following recruitment of 37 participants (first cohort) and will be applied to the second cohort.

Exclusion Criteria

•Existing walnut allergy
•Consumption of fish oil (>2 capsules/day) and/or nuts (>2 serves (60g) /week)
•Use of medications for depression, anxiety or any other neurological or psychiatric conditions
•Oral or pulmonary steroid use in the past 3 months
•Night shift workers
•Pregnancy
•Antibiotic use or probiotic use in the last month (due to microbiome alterations)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified