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Almonds for Immune Health

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Research Sponsored by San Diego State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Healthy male and female subjects aged 40-65 years

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, after 8 weeks

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests if almond consumption can improve immune function, which may help reduce morbidity and mortality from infections like COVID-19.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for healthy men and women aged 40-65 with a BMI of 24-30. Participants should not have almond allergies, smoke, or consume more than two alcoholic drinks per day. They must also agree to stop taking multivitamins and supplements (except vitamin D and calcium) for 30 days before and during the study.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study aims to determine if eating almonds can boost immune function compared to a control group consuming pretzels. It's prompted by the need for better nutrition in light of COVID-19, suggesting diet might help strengthen immunity against infections.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since almonds are generally safe, side effects may be rare but could include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The control food, pretzels, may cause similar minor digestive issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am between 40 and 65 years old and in good health.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, after 8 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, after 8 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, after 8 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

change in Natural Killer Function

Secondary outcome measures

change in Cytokines

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Almond (2 ounces)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Consume 2 ounces almond daily for 8 weeks

Group II: PretzelActive Control1 Intervention

Consume comparative amount of pretzel for 8 weeks

0 / 1Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

San Diego State UniversityLead Sponsor

153 Previous Clinical Trials

86,433 Total Patients Enrolled

Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, RDStudy DirectorSan Diego State University

3 Previous Clinical Trials

196 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Almond (N/A) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05059639 — N/A

Immune Health Research Study Groups: Almond (2 ounces), Pretzel

Immune Health Clinical Trial 2023: Almond Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05059639 — N/A

Almond (N/A) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05059639 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Do individuals over 35 years of age qualify for this clinical trial?

"This medical study seeks to enrol patients between 40 and 65 years of age."

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Is this research endeavor currently seeking participants?

"Affirmative, the information on clinicaltrials.gov denotes that this medical investigation is currently recruiting patients. This research study was initially published on November 15th 2021 and has been modified as recently as May 3rd 2022. The trial requires 48 participants to be enrolled at single site location."

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How many participants can the trial accommodate?

"Affirmative, the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this research is accepting participants. Initially shared on November 15th 2021 and most recently updated in May 3rd 2022, this investigation requires 48 individuals from one medical centre."

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Is there an opportunity to participate in this medical experiment?

"In order to qualify, participants must have satisfactory immune health and be between 40 and 65 years old. Approximately 48 people will be accepted by the research team."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Exploring the Role of Almonds in Enhancing Immune Strength

Mark Kern 2021. "Exploring the Role of Almonds in Enhancing Immune Strength". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05059639.