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Nutritional Supplementation in Cognitive Aging

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Cognitive Aging
Registration Number
NCT00599508
Lead Sponsor
University of Cincinnati
Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of supplemented berry fruit juice and whole fruit berry powder on memory performance and brain function in older adults

Detailed Description

Randomized trials involving daily supplementation with berry fruits in older adults with early memory changes. The berry products include Concord grape juice, blueberry juice, and whole fruit blueberry powder. Supplementation periods are 12 and 16 weeks, depending on berry product. The Aims of the studies are to assess effects on cognitive performance and in a subset of participants, in brain activity.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes
  • Weight of under 100 or over 210 pounds
  • Chronic use of pain medication

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
memory performanceat the end of the intervention
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
cortisolat the end of the intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Cincinnati

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

University of Cincinnati
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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