Fatty Acid Modulation of Brain Function in Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aging
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 65 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Basic Science
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont · Other
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About This Trial
In this crossover study, the investigtors will administer two experimental diets in a random order for one week, and each experimental diet will be preceded by a one-week, low fat control diet for a total four-week study period. The goal is to study how the fatty acid content of the diet affects brain functioning in healthy adults aged 65-75 years. One experimental diet will have a high palmitic a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women age range 65-75 years
* Normal cognition (see Research Strategy for details on cognitive assessments)
* "Healthy" (body mass index (BMI) of 20-40 kg/m2)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant cognitive or behavioral impairment (see Research Strategy for testing and …
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