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Walnuts for Immune Response (walnutimmune Trial)
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Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Not taking medication or supplements that affect immunity
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 12 weeks
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walnutimmune Trial Summary
This trial explores if eating walnuts can help boost immunity in older adults who are overweight.
Who is the study for?
This study is for older men and postmenopausal women aged 55-75 with a BMI of 25-32. Participants should be able to travel to Loma Linda University and not be on medications or supplements that affect immunity. Those with immune diseases, recent vaccinations, nut allergies, high nut consumption, or exposure to certain drugs can't join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial aims to see if eating walnuts improves the immune system in older adults who are overweight. It compares their usual diet with one including walnuts over time to observe changes in how they respond to respiratory infections like the common cold.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves adding walnuts to the diet, potential side effects may include digestive discomfort or allergic reactions for those sensitive to nuts.
walnutimmune Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am not on any immune-affecting drugs or supplements.
walnutimmune Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline to 12 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 12 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Changes in concentration of Calprotectin in feces
Changes in concentration of Immunoglobulin A in feces
Changes in concentration of small chain fatty in feces
+5 moreSecondary outcome measures
changes in upper respiratory infection questionnaire score
walnutimmune Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: walnut groupActive Control1 Intervention
walnut group will receive 15% of their total energy as walnuts
Group II: control groupActive Control1 Intervention
continue with habitual diet and abstain from eating walnuts
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Loma Linda UniversityLead Sponsor
306 Previous Clinical Trials
260,930 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am taking supplements to boost my immune system.I am not on any immune-affecting drugs or supplements.I have received a flu shot or COVID booster in the last 6 months.I do not have uncontrolled chronic diseases or major psychiatric conditions.I am a man or post-menopausal woman aged between 55 and 75.You are allergic to walnuts.You eat a lot of walnuts or other nuts every week.My immune system is weak or I have an immune disease.You have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 32.I have recently taken antibiotics or steroids.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: walnut group
- Group 2: control group
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
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.
Am I eligible to join the research trial?
"All prospective members of this medical trial must have a healthy immune system and be aged between 55 to 75. Altogether, 54 people need to be enrolled in the study."
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Are there still opportunities for people to become participants in this clinical trial?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical experiment is no longer recruiting participants as of June 21st 2023. The initial posting for this trial was on June 1st 2023. However, there are 92 other studies actively looking to enroll patients at present time."
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Is this research open to individuals aged over 55?
"This medical study is calling on elderly individuals aged 55 to 75 years old."
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