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Administrative data

NCT number NCT02381860
Other study ID # NUKK2
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received March 2, 2015
Last updated November 2, 2015
Start date March 2015
Est. completion date July 2015

Study information

Verified date November 2015
Source Northumbria University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Scientific studies in humans suggest that diets high in fruit and vegetables may be able to improve some aspects of mental performance such as improving memory and reaction times. One reason that that these improvements may occur is that these compounds contain phytochemicals which may increase blood flow and, therefore, the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain. If this is the case it is possible to measure this increased blood flow by a non-invasive technique called Near Infrared Spectroscopy. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a fruit juice on cerebral blood flow and cognitive function


Description:

Each participant will be required to attend the laboratory on three occasions. The first of these will be an initial screening/training visit, within 14 days of the first active study visit. During the initial visit participants will be provided with written informed consent and screened with regards the study exclusion/inclusion criteria. Training will be given on the cognitive tasks and familiarisation with the study procedures will be provided.

Study days: Forty - eight hours prior to each study day, participants will begin dietary restrictions. Participants will then attend the first study day following an overnight fast. A cannula will be inserted and baseline blood samples obtained, baseline measures of cerebral blood flow will be examined using near infrared spectroscopy and its effect on cognitive function using a cognitive demand battery. The relevant drink will then be provided and blood samples and blood flow measures will be taken at hourly intervals (1, 2, 3, and 5h). No additional food or drink will be provided during the study period except for low-nitrate mineral water. After a minimum of 2 weeks, participants will be asked to return to the lab and repeat the procedure with the other drink.

Cerebrovascular Responses

Cerebral oxygenation will be assessed using near - infrared spectroscopy . Two near-infrared sensors will be placed on the skin over the right and left prefrontal cortex region of the forehead, and the signals were averaged to determine cerebral oxygenation. The sensors will be secured to the skin using double-sided adhesive tape and shielded from ambient light using an elastic bandage. The sensors alternately emit near-infrared light at wavelengths of 730 and 810 nm. Each sensor contains two detectors located at 3 and 4 cm from the emitting source that detect oxygenated and deoxygenated states of Hb to estimate regional O2 saturation based on internal algorithms (Rasmussen et al. 2007).

Blood velocity in the middle cerebral artery (MCAV) will be determined using transcranial Doppler sonography. A 2 MHz Doppler probe was positioned over the right middle cerebral artery using previously described search techniques (Aaslid et al. 1982) and will be secured with an adjustable headset (DiaMon, Compumedics DWL). The mean depth for Doppler signals was 51 ± 3 mm. Arterial blood pressure will be recorded with a transducer located at heart level (TruWave, Edwards Lifesciences, Nyon, Switzerland).


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 28
Est. completion date July 2015
Est. primary completion date July 2015
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Both
Age group 40 Years to 60 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females aged 40-60 years

- Not currently taking any medication

Exclusion Criteria:

- Those aged <40 or >60 years

- Currently taking medication

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Prevention


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Other:
Placebo
One bolus of less than 5% fruit cordial mixed with water, maltodextrin and whey protein isolate to match for carbohydrate and calorie content of the juice.
Dietary Supplement:
60mL tart Montmorency cherry juice
One bolus of 60mL of tart Montmorency concentrate mixed with 100mL of water.

Locations

Country Name City State
United Kingdom Northumbria University Newcastle

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Northumbria University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United Kingdom, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow 0,1,2,3, and 5 hours No
Secondary Changes in Cognitive Function 0,1,2,3 and 5 hours No
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