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Dietary Supplement

Nutritional Intervention for Memory Problems in Overweight Adults

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Waitlist Available
Led By Robert Krikorian, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Cincinnati
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up eight or 12 weeks after enrollment
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Study Summary

This trial looks at whether a specific nutritional intervention can help overweight middle aged adults who are experiencing memory problems.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for overweight middle-aged individuals who feel like their memory isn't as good as it used to be. It's not suitable for those with diabetes, age-related memory issues, liver or kidney diseases, neurological or psychiatric conditions, or substance abuse problems.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effects of a berry fruit powder that has more carbohydrates versus a nutritional ketosis approach on cognitive function in people concerned about their weight and memory. Some participants will receive a placebo powder instead.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include digestive discomfort from the dietary changes. The high carbohydrate content could affect blood sugar levels while nutritional ketosis might cause symptoms like bad breath, constipation, dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~eight or 12 weeks after enrollment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and eight or 12 weeks after enrollment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Cognitive function
Insulin resistance
Secondary outcome measures
Long term glucose concentration

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Active supplement, low carbohydrateActive Control1 Intervention
Whole fruit berry powder, low carbohydrate diet
Group II: Placebo, ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
placebo powder, higher carbohydrate diet

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of CincinnatiLead Sponsor
427 Previous Clinical Trials
634,121 Total Patients Enrolled
6 Trials studying Obesity
624 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Robert Krikorian, PhDPrincipal Investigator - University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center
University of Cincinnati
4 Previous Clinical Trials
988 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many people have enrolled in this research study thus far?

"Affirmative. The clinical trial is currently enlisting participants, according to information on the clinicaltrials.gov website. This study was initially published January 1st 2016 and most recently updated April 28th 2021 with a recruitment goal of 250 patients at one location."

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What types of individuals are eligible to participate in this clinical experiment?

"This trial is searching for 250 individuals aged between 50-65 years old with excessive body weight, plus subjective memory issues."

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To whom does this research opportunity extend?

"According to the entry requirements, individuals between 50 and 65 years old can participate in this clinical study. Additionally, there are 57 medical trials for minors, as well as 208 geared towards seniors."

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Are there any vacancies available for individuals wanting to join this research trial?

"Clinicaltrials.gov informs us that this trial is still actively recruiting participants, after its initial launch on January 1st 2016 and the most recent update which occured April 28th 2021."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Indiana
What site did they apply to?
Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, UC Academic Health Center
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I've been trying for 20+ years to lose weight...fad diets, exercise, lifestyle changes, doctors, weight loss programs, pills, etc. Some methods worked better than others but I have never come close to achieving my goal weight. While I have been able to lose over 100lbs over a 4 year period, I am still struggling, and am, in fact, gaining again. The excess weight is affecting my daily life like it never has before and I need help.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
~21 spots leftby Dec 2024