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The Effects of Wild Blueberries on Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults

NCT04647019 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 62

Last updated 2023-01-31

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of a 6-week dietary intervention of 22 g freeze-dried whole wild blueberry powder. The outcomes include measures of depression, anxiety, anhedonia, cognitive function, and biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

Conditions

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Wild blueberry powder

22 g freeze-dried wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) powder consumed daily with 250 ml water. The powder is sealed in sachets and stored at -24 °C, except when transported. Participants are asked to store the sachets in a freezer until consumption.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo powder

22 g placebo powder matched for macronutrients, color, and flavor consumed daily with 250 ml water. The powder is sealed in sachets and participants are asked to store the sachets in a freezer until consumption.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Wild Blueberry Association of North America

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Reading

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Claire Williams, Professor · University of Reading

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
24 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-11-26
Primary Completion
2022-06-11
Completion
2022-06-11

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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