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Effect of Phytochemicals From Theobroma Cacao on Mental Energy

NCT01651793 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 24

Last updated 2018-06-25

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine which substances in cocoa produces changes in mental energy. This is a double blind study. The primary outcome measures are performance on tasks of sustained attention (serial subtract, continuous performance test and Bakan task) at pre and 90, 120 and 160 minutes post intervention, energy and fatigue symptoms (profile of mood state), and ratings of motivation to perform cognitive tasks. The assigned interventions are the following:

Conditions

  • Mental Fatigue

Interventions

OTHER

Caffeinated cocoa

70 mg caffeine, 179 mg theobromine, 499 mg flavanols, and 1 packet of Truvia sweetener

OTHER

Cocoa

21 mg caffeine, 179 mg theobromine, 499 mg flavanols, and 1 packet of Truvia sweetener

OTHER

Caffeine

473 ml brewed water containing 66 mg caffeine, caramel coloring and one packet Truvia sweetener

OTHER

Placebo

473 ml of brewed water, caramel coloring and one packet Truvia sweetener

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Hershey Company

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • University of Georgia

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Patrick O'Connor, PhD · University of Georgia

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
34 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-07-31
Primary Completion
2014-06-30
Completion
2014-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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