Status:
WITHDRAWN
Effect of Protocatechuic Acid on Biochemical Markers of Immunity Status in Healthy Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Conditions:
Immunity
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this voluntary research study is to determine if a dietary supplement containing a substance called protocatechuic acid (PCA) can change markers in blood related to immunity (a body's n...
Detailed Description
In this pilot study, the Investigator will utilize a double-blind placebo-controlled randomized design. Fifty (50) healthy men and women will be randomized into one of two arms: either agreeing to tak...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy (i.e., no acute/new symptoms of illness) male and female volunteers
- Ability to provide informed consent and attend study visits
- Adults 50 - 65 years old
- Has not taken any of the following medications in prior 3 months and has no plan to take over the 2-week study period: corticosteroids, anticoagulants (such as aspirin, clopidogrel, heparin, and warfarin), antibiotics, or daily NSAIDs (occasional use is acceptable)
- Has no ill person currently living in household
- Current non-smoker (and has not smoked cigarettes/cigars/pipes or vaped e-cigarettes within the last 6 months)
- Ambulatory without any type of assistance
Exclusion
- Cannot provide written informed consent
- Requires assistance ambulating
- Has had any surgery within last 3 months
- Self-report of close exposure to or infection with COVID-19 (with or without symptoms) within last 3 months
- Self-reported history or current status of cancer, uncontrolled diabetes (A1c \> 7% or fasting blood glucose of \> 140 mg/dL), or heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart failure)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06121362
Start Date
March 1 2024
End Date
March 1 2025
Last Update
March 29 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033