Carotenoids for Eye Health
(EyeCARE Trial)
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The primary study outcomes are to investigate the effects of 4-month daily carotenoid complex supplementation on carotenoid status in the macula and skin and visual fatigue among adults 20-45 years of age. Secondary outcomes will examine the supplementation effects on cognitive function.
Eligibility Criteria
The EyeCARE trial is for adults aged 20-45 who are interested in the potential effects of carotenoids on eye health and visual fatigue. Participants should not have any existing conditions that could interfere with the study's outcomes.Inclusion Criteria
I do not have diabetes.
I am between 20 and 45 years old.
20/20 or corrected vision
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Exclusion Criteria
Not 20/20 or uncorrected vision
I am either under 20 or over 45 years old.
MPOD greater than 0.60
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Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive daily carotenoid complex supplementation for 4 months
16 weeks
Regular visits for monitoring and assessment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
4 weeks
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Carotenoid Group
- Control (placebo) group
Trial Overview This study tests if taking a carotenoid supplement daily for four months can change levels in the macula (part of the eye) and skin, and improve visual fatigue. It also looks at how it might affect cognitive function.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Carotenoid Complex SupplementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
20mg free lutein (10mg/softgel), 4 mg free zeaxanthin (2mg/softgel), 40mg maqui berry extract (20mg/softgel), 6 mg astaxanthin (3 mg/softgel), 80mg bilberry extract (40mg/softgel), flaxseed oil (150mg/softgel), and vitamin E (5IU/softgel)
Group II: ControlPlacebo Group1 Intervention
flaxseed oil (330mg)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lead Sponsor
Trials
203
Recruited
40,600+
Daiken Biomedical Co., Ltd.
Collaborator
Trials
1
Recruited
40+
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