Blueberry Supplements for Depression
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if powdered blueberries can help older adults with depression feel better and become more active by reducing inflammation.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Courtney Millar, PhD
Principal Investigator
Hebrew SeniorLife, Marcus Institute of Aging, Harvard Medical Schools
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for sedentary adults aged 65 or older with mild depressive symptoms. Participants must spend a lot of time sitting and not have cognitive impairments, diabetes, substance abuse issues, severe psychiatric disorders, inflammatory bowel conditions, allergies to the products used in the study, or be taking certain medications like antibiotics or antidepressants.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Washout
Participants avoid consumption of foods high in fiber and anthocyanins and wear an activity monitor
Treatment
Participants consume either freeze-dried blueberry powder or placebo powder daily, with assessments at baseline, 4, 6, 8, and 12 weeks
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder
- Placebo Powder
Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder is already approved in United States, European Union for the following indications:
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Hebrew SeniorLife
Lead Sponsor