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Plant Compounds

Strawberry Supplementation for Cognitive & Mobility Improvement in Aging

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Waitlist Available

Led By Barbara Shukitt-Hale, PhD

Research Sponsored by USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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

Must have

Adequate visual acuity or corrected visual acuity to read and perform computer tasks

Ability to walk independently for 20 minutes as per self-report

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline at 90 days

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Study Summary

This trial will study the effects of dietary strawberry supplementation on obese middle-aged and older adults' cognition and mobility. It is hypothesized that the plant compounds in strawberries may improve these functions.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for overweight adults aged 55-75 with a BMI of 30-40 and slightly elevated blood sugar levels (Hemoglobin A1C between 5.7 and 6.4%). Participants must be able to see well enough for computer tasks, speak and write in English, walk independently for 20 minutes, and women should be postmenopausal. Exclusions include vegetarians/vegans, certain chronic diseases or conditions affecting mobility or cognition, uncontrolled blood pressure, allergies to strawberries, heavy alcohol use, recent smokers or drug users.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests whether eating strawberries can help improve memory and walking ability in older adults who are overweight. Half the participants will receive strawberry supplements while the other half will get a placebo (a substance with no active ingredients), allowing researchers to compare the effects.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves dietary supplementation with strawberries versus a placebo without active ingredients, side effects may be minimal but could include allergic reactions in those sensitive to strawberries or gastrointestinal discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I can see well enough, with or without glasses, to read and use a computer.

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I can walk by myself for 20 minutes.

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I am a woman who has not had a period for at least 12 months or have had both ovaries removed.

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I am between 55 and 75 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline at 90 days

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline at 90 days

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline at 90 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Spatial Cognition

Secondary outcome measures

Gait Speed

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Placebo Group

Group I: StrawberryExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants randomized into this arm of the study consume freeze-dried strawberry powder.

Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention

Participants randomized into this arm of the study consume a strawberry placebo powder.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Strawberry

2011

N/A

~140

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

California Strawberry CommissionOTHER

11 Previous Clinical Trials

494 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Obesity

108 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on AgingLead Sponsor

5 Previous Clinical Trials

140 Total Patients Enrolled

2 Trials studying Obesity

44 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Barbara Shukitt-Hale, PhDPrincipal Investigator - USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging

3 Previous Clinical Trials

102 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Obesity

6 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Media Library

Strawberry Supplementation (Plant Compounds) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03162913 — N/A

Obesity Research Study Groups: Placebo, Strawberry

Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Strawberry Supplementation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03162913 — N/A

Strawberry Supplementation (Plant Compounds) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03162913 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Are there any vacancies open in this investigation for willing participants?

"According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical research project is currently open for recruitment with a first post date of October 1st 2017 and most recent update on November 7th 2022."

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Could you approximate the total amount of participants in this experiment?

"Absolutely, the information accessible on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrates that this medical trial is presently looking for participants. The research was first posted on October 1st 2017 and has been amended as of November 7th 2022. Currently, 49 individuals are being accepted from a single location."

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Does the age requirement for this research extend beyond 55 years old?

"This particular clinical trial is only open to those aged between 55 and 75. Other medical trials available for younger people (18 or below) have 248 listings, while 1431 studies are available for seniors (65+)."

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