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Blueberries for Vascular Health in Older Adults (BnD Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Kenneth J Mukamal, MD, MPH

Research Sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Independent-living

70 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 weeks after randomization

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BnD Trial Summary

This trial will study the effects of blueberries on adults 70+ in a congregate living facility.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for independent-living adults who are 70 years or older. It's not suitable for those with allergies to blueberries or dates, a history of gastric bypass surgery, severe health conditions like end-stage renal disease, recent cardiovascular events, uncontrolled diabetes with high A1c levels (>9%), or extremely high blood pressure (systolic >200 mmHg).Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing the effects of consuming whole blueberries compared to dried dates on older adults' blood pressure and vascular health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these two dietary interventions in a parallel-design trial.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include digestive discomfort due to fiber content in blueberries and dates. However, since both foods are generally considered safe, significant side effects are unlikely unless there's an existing allergy.

BnD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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

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I live independently.

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I am 70 years old.

BnD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks after randomization

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks after randomization

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks after randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Cognition

Lower Extremity Functioning

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Secondary outcome measures

Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio

C-Reactive Protein (CRP)

C-terminal telopeptide of type 1 collagen

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Other outcome measures

Fasting Glucose

Fasting Insulin

Liver Enzymes

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BnD Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Blueberry ConsumptionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Randomized participants will consume 1 cup of frozen blueberries, provided by the trial, daily for 12 weeks.

Group II: Dried Date ConsumptionActive Control1 Intervention

Randomized participants will consume 2-3 dried dates, provided by the trial, daily for 12 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterLead Sponsor

837 Previous Clinical Trials

13,010,202 Total Patients Enrolled

U.S. Highbush Blueberry CouncilOTHER

17 Previous Clinical Trials

993 Total Patients Enrolled

Kenneth J Mukamal, MD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Media Library

Blueberry Consumption Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05358210 — N/A

Vascular Disease Research Study Groups: Blueberry Consumption, Dried Date Consumption

Vascular Disease Clinical Trial 2023: Blueberry Consumption Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05358210 — N/A

Blueberry Consumption 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05358210 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are my characteristics compatible with the criteria of this medical experiment?

"For this particular medical trial, they are searching for 70 people with vascular diseases aged between 70 and 100. The key stipulations to be eligible as a participant are: must have been living independently in an associated Hebrew SeniorLife centre for at least 3 months, must be minimum of 70 years old, and should reside within the facility."

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What is the total number of participants being enrolled in this experiment?

"Affirmative. The data found on clinicaltrials.gov affirms this research endeavour is in search of participants; it was first posted April 20th 2022 and subsequently modified June 14th, 2022. Seventy volunteers are needed from one medical site to join the study."

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Does this trial include geriatric patients in its sample?

"This medical trial only permits candidates aged 70 to 100 years old. Yet, there are 17 studies targeting people under 18, and 263 more that assess those over 65."

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Is this research endeavor currently seeking participants?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this scientific research is currently recruiting applicants. The trial was initially published on April 20th 2022 and last adjusted on June 14th 2022."

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To what extent do scientists anticipate this research to yield positive results?

"This experimental trial will last around three months and aims to assess Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring. Secondary endpoints are Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), T-Cell Receptor Portfolio, and Immune System Diversity, all of which can be measured through blood samples."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Effects of Blueberries in Older Adults

Kenneth Mukamal 2022. "Effects of Blueberries in Older Adults". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05358210.

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