Effects of Goji vs. Fiber on Macular Degeneration

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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.
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At a Glance
Age
65 – 95
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of California, Davis · Other
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About This Trial

The goal of this project is to conduct a clinical trial in 60 participants ranging from age 65-95 who are at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study will evaluate the effects of 14g of goji berry intake or an equivalent amount and type of fiber, five days a week for six months, on visual health, gut microbiome profiles, skin carotenoid measures, and lipoprotein profiles.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Family history of AMD * Hyperlipidemia or managed diabetes * 65 - 95 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Dislike of, or allergy to, goji berries or any of the ingredients in the fiber-rich wafers and gummies (wheat, corn, oats, soy, natural orange flavor, xylitol, annatto, pe…
Contacts

Denise Macias, CCRP

(916) 734-6303

dcmacias@ucdavis.edu

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