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The Effects of a Single Dose of Wild Blueberries on Mood and Cognition in Healthy Young Adults

NCT04935099 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 33

Last updated 2021-09-21

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to investigate whether consuming a drink containing powdered blueberries (equivalent to 150 g fresh fruit) can improve mood and cognition in healthy young adults. Blood biomarkers of inflammation and neurotransmitter turnover will be analyzed as well as responses to computer-based cognitive tasks designed to measure verbal memory, executive function, and emotional processing.

Conditions

  • Mood
  • Affect
  • Cognition

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Wild blueberry powder

22 g freeze-dried wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) powder, mixed with 250 ml water, and served in an opaque container.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo powder

22 g placebo powder matched for macronutrients and flavor, mixed with 250 ml water, and served in an opaque container.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Wild Blueberry Association of North America

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Reading

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-05-26
Primary Completion
2021-08-27
Completion
2021-08-27

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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