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Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep in Older Adults With Insomnia: A Pilot Study of Feasibility and Comprehensive Mechanisms

NCT06786494 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2026-03-23

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is test if a study that asks older adults with sleep problems to consume tart cherry products is feasible and determine if it can change sleep patterns. This study is a total of 12 weeks. Participants will be asked to consume tart cherry juice for 4 weeks and the placebo juice for 4 weeks, while wearing a digital monitor that measures sleep. Blood (about 3 teaspoons) and urine (about 2 tablespoons) samples will be taken before and after consuming both juices to measure certain biological markers related to sleep.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Tart Cherry Juice

Individuals will be asked to consume 240 mL (i.e., 8 ounces) at approximately 5 pm and 240 mL (i.e., 8 ounces) of tart cherry juice at approximately 1 hour before bedtime for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Placebo juice

Individuals will be asked to consume 240 mL (i.e., 8 ounces) at approximately 5 pm and 240 mL (i.e., 8 ounces) of placebo juice at approximately 1 hour before bedtime for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Courtney Millar

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Courtney Millar, PhD · Hebrew SeniorLife, Marcus Institute of Aging, Harvard Medical School

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-15
Primary Completion
2025-08-13
Completion
2025-08-13

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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