Status:

RECRUITING

De-stressing the Brain: Can Eating Grapes During Periods of Mental Stress Protect Brain and Vascular Health in Young Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Birmingham

Collaborating Sponsors:

California Table Grape Commission

Conditions:

Healthy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-40 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The main aim of the current study is to investigate whether consuming grapes rich in flavonoids just before mental stress can protect cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular function, mood and cogniti...

Detailed Description

Psychological stress is widespread in our societies, and has been extensively shown to have negative consequences for human health. Specifically, psychological stress induces significant declines in h...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Males and females
  • 18 - 40 years old

Exclusion

  • Smokers
  • Consumes \> 21 units of alcohol per week
  • History of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, liver or inflammatory diseases
  • Suffers from blood-clotting disorders
  • Allergies or intolerances to foods
  • On a weight reducing dietary regiment
  • Currently taking dietary supplements, including fatty acids and vitamins
  • On long-term medication or have been on antibiotics in the last 3 months
  • Has an infection at present (e.g. cold) or viral infection

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 31 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06923722

Start Date

April 1 2025

End Date

March 31 2026

Last Update

December 4 2025

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School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B15 2TT