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Effect of Blueberries on Vascular Function in Healthy Men

NCT01292954 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 10

Last updated 2011-02-10

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Summary

Scientific question to be addressed: To determine the effects of acute blueberry ingestion on vascular function and blood pressure in humans

Hypothesis: Acute consumption of blueberry induces an improvement in blood pressure and vascular function through the impact of blueberry flavonoids on the vascular system.

Study objectives: To determine the dose-dependency of a blueberry drink on blood pressure and vascular function in healthy subjects and to determine pharmacokinetics of blueberry polyphenols

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Blueberries

low dose: 31.4 g of freeze dried blueberry reconstituted in water medium dose: 57 g of freeze dried blueberry reconstituted in water high dose: 80 g of freeze dried blueberry reconstituted in water Placebo: sugars and vitamin c match control in water Frequency:1 single time Total Duration: 3 days study over 3 weeks period

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alpro Foundation

    collaborator OTHER

  • Wild Blueberry Association of North America

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Reading

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Jeremy Spencer, PhD · University of Reading

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-10-31
Primary Completion
2011-01-31
Completion
2011-02-28

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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