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Short-term Effect of Glucose and Sacharose Ingestion on Cognitive Performance and Mood in Elderly

NCT01427231 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 43

Last updated 2012-03-21

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The objective of the current study is to determine the acute effect of a glucose drink and a sacharose drink compared to a placebo on cognitive performance in elderly with light memory complaints. The investigators expect that the sugar containing drinks will improve memory and attentional functions. Furthermore, blood glucose response will be measured.

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

glucose

The effect of a glucose solution on cognitive performance will be measured.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

sacharose

The effect of a sacharose solution on cognitive performance will be measured.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

The effect of a placebo drink with sweeteners on cognitive performance will be measured.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Suikerstichting Nederland (Baarn)

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Wageningen University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-08-31
Primary Completion
2011-12-31
Completion
2011-12-31

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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Diseases

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