Effects of Wild Blueberry Consumption on Brain Function in Elderly

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Brain Insulin-sensitivity Brain Vascular Function Cerebral Blood Flow
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
60 – 75
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
36 (estimated)
Sponsor
Maastricht University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
Impaired brain vascular function precedes the development of reduced cognitive performance, while brain insulin-resistance is associated with cognitive decline. Evidence from epidemiological studies has already suggested beneficial effects of wild blueberry consumption on cognitive performance. However, underlying mechanisms have not yet been established, while well-controlled trials on longer-ter…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women, aged between 60-75 years * BMI between 25-35 kg/m2 (overweight or obese) * Fasting plasma glucose \< 7.0 mmol/L * Fasting serum total cholesterol \< 8.0 mmol/L * Fasting serum triacylglycerol \< 4.5 mmol/L * Systolic blood pressure \< 160 mmHg and diastolic bloo…
Contacts

Peter P.J. Joris, PhD

0031883887250

p.joris@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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Tineke Degens, MSc

0031433883547

tineke.degens@maastrichtuniversity.nl

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