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Effect of Blueberries on Cognition and Body Composition in Elderly with Mild Cognitive Decline

Start: January 2012
End: March 2015
Enrollment: 132

What Is This Study About?

This study will examine the effect of blueberry consumption on cognitive decline and body composition in older adults with mild cognitive decline. The investigators hypothesize that participants who consume blueberries will experience an improvement in cognitive abilities, as measured by a standardized battery of tests, compared with those who consume a placebo. They may also show an increase in processing speed, an improvement in memory abilities, an improvement in body composition, and a decrease in oxidative stress and inflammation.

Do I Qualify To Participate in This Study?

Minimum Age: 65 Years

Maximum Age: 79 Years

Must have:

  • Body Mass Index between 18.5 and 34.5
  • Family member, friend, or other individual who can report on participant's memory decline

Must NOT have:

  • History of central nervous system or psychiatric disorders
  • Diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day
  • Gastrointestinal/digestive disorders
  • Uncontrolled chronic disease

If I Qualify, Who Do I Contact?

Contact study personnel listed either under the general study contact or the location nearest you.

Need Help?

Contact NIA’s Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center at 800-438-4380 or email ADEAR.

Where Is This Study Located?

Who Sponsors This Study?

Lead: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01515098

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