Status:

COMPLETED

Energy Metabolism and Cognitive Aging

Lead Sponsor:

University of Cincinnati

Conditions:

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Eligibility:

All Genders

50+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Participants 60 and older with and without Parkinson's disease who have mild cognitive decline will be randomized to either a standard higher carbohydrate diet or a carbohydrate-restricted ketogenic d...

Detailed Description

Obesity and metabolic disturbance are recognized as important risks for disorders such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer. However, these conditions also contribute to age-related cognitive...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 60 years or older
  • Mild cognitive impairment

Exclusion

  • Diabetes
  • Medications that have effect on memory
  • Memory problems due to medical issues (ie head injury, stroke, untreated sleep apnea etc.)
  • Unable to complete an MRI scan

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 15 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

62 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00777010

Start Date

September 1 2008

End Date

March 15 2017

Last Update

March 24 2017

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University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45219