Status:
COMPLETED
Blueberry Study Aimed at Improving Cognition and Peripheral Blood Flow
Lead Sponsor:
Northumbria University
Conditions:
Vascular Stiffness
Cognitive Change
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Blueberries are rich in the content of a variety of biologically active chemicals that contribute to their health properties. The consumption of blueberries has beneficial effects on vascular function...
Detailed Description
Study design: The present study will supply either 160 g of fresh whole blueberry (4 handful portion) or 20 g of freeze-dried blueberry powder (measured with tablespoon provided; equivalent to 160 g o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Interested in taking part in the study
- Healthy
- Aged 18-60 years (inclusive)
Exclusion
- Smoking
- Aged under 18 or over 60
- Blood Pressure ≥ 145/100 mmHg and are taking medication
- Have vascular disease, or other cardiac abnormalities
- Have previously suffered any head injuries, history of seizures or other neurological disorders
- Have any metabolic disorders, malabsorption syndromes or gastrointestinal complications
- Current use of above disease relevant prescription medications (excluding contraception)
- Irregular bowel function (less than 1 bowel movement per day)
- Regularly consume blueberries/blueberry-contained products more than twice per week
- Have regularly used nutritional supplements or medications within the previous 3 months (defined as more than 3 consecutive days or 4 days in total)
- Learning difficulties and dyslexia
- Visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses including colour blindness
- Currently suffer from migraines (\> 1 per month)
- Body mass index (BMI) under 18.5 or over 30
- Pregnancy, seeking to become pregnant, or current lactation
- Inability to complete all of the study assessments
- Current participation in other clinical or nutrition intervention studies
- Not proficient in English equivalent to IELTS band 6 or above
- Have any known active infections
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04015258
Start Date
January 1 2019
End Date
January 1 2020
Last Update
March 4 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE1 8ST