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
Name Time Method memory performance at the end of the intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method cortisol at the end of the intervention
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University of Cincinnati
🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
University of Cincinnati🇺🇸Cincinnati, Ohio, United States