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Blueberry Powder for Depression
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Led By Courtney Millar, PhD
Research Sponsored by Hebrew SeniorLife
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up after 12 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial looks at if blueberry powder can help reduce depression symptoms in older adults by looking at their gut health.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for sedentary adults aged 65 or older with mild depressive symptoms who sit for more than 8 hours a day. They must not be very active, have cognitive impairments, diabetes, recent probiotic or antibiotic use, substance abuse issues, severe psychiatric conditions like major depression or psychosis, nor can they be allergic to the study products.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if consuming freeze-dried blueberry powder daily affects gut health and eases depressive symptoms compared to a placebo in inactive older adults. Participants will randomly receive either the blueberry powder or a placebo and their mood and gut health will be monitored.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves food-based interventions (blueberry powder), side effects might include potential allergies or gastrointestinal discomfort. However, participants with known allergies to the intervention are excluded from the trial.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ after 12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~after 12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Depressive Symptom Severity
Secondary outcome measures
Abundance microbes
Fecal short chain fatty acids
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Freeze-dried Blueberry PowderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Randomized participants will be asked to consume 48 grams of freeze-dried blueberry powder each day for 12 weeks.
Group II: Placebo PowderPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Randomized participants will be asked to consume 48 grams of a nutritionally matched placebo powder devoid of fiber and anthocyanins each day for 12 weeks.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Hebrew SeniorLifeLead Sponsor
45 Previous Clinical Trials
270,509 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Depression
64 Patients Enrolled for Depression
Courtney Millar, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorHebrew SeniorLife, Marcus Institute of Aging, Harvard Medical Schools
1 Previous Clinical Trials
33 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Depression
33 Patients Enrolled for Depression
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I experience mild to moderate depression.I walk more than 7,500 steps a day.I have a history of diabetes (type 1 or 2).I haven't changed my antidepressant medication in the last 3-6 months.I am 65 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Placebo Powder
- Group 2: Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is the research program taking on new participants?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records demonstrate that this trial, which was initially posted on April 5th 2023 and last revised on the same date, is actively seeking participants. There are 40 positions to fill at a single site."
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How many participants are being evaluated during this experiment?
"Precisely, the records on clinicaltrials.gov verify that this scientific inquiry is currently seeking participants. This study was initially posted on April 5th 2023 and its most recent update also happened to be on April 5th 2023. The research requires 40 individuals from a single medical site for enrollment in the trial."
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