The Effects of 12 Weeks Supplementation With a B-vitamin and Herbal Supplement on Neurocognitive Function and Mood — MAST  

Mood Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effects of 12 Weeks Supplementation With a B-vitamin and Herbal Supplement on Neurocognitive Function and Mood: The Memory + Focus Clinical Trial (MAST - Memory and Attention Supplement Trial)

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the present study is to evaluate chronic supplementation with Swisse Ultiboost Memory + Focus over a 12 week period on memory in individuals with optimal and sub-optimal nutrient profiles.

Clinical Trial Description

This study will have two co-primary outcomes; one each to measure memory and focus. Short term memory will be measured by the spatial working memory task from the Swinburne University Computerised Cognitive Assessment Battery. Focus will be measured by the incongruent version of the stroop colour-word task from the Swinburne University Computerised Cognitive Assessment Battery. Through investigations of blood vitamin markers, biomarkers of inflammation and neuroimaging techniques, this study aims to provide insight to the mechanisms through which the supplement is acting.

This study is a phase II clinical trial, which will follow a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel groups design. One hundred and forty participants will complete a 12 week intervention, which will involve three testing visits to Swinburne University, as well as in-home mood assessments. Of these, 60 participants will also complete an MRI component. Participants will be randomly allocated to one of two groups; one receiving active supplementation of Swisse Ultiboost Memory + Focus, and the other receiving a placebo formulation.

Prior to participants being enrolled in the study a telephone screening interview will be completed, to reduce the likelihood of ineligible participants attending study visits. Eligible participants will complete three study visits; a Screening and Practice visit (V0), Baseline Visit (V1), and the Final Visit (V2). The participant's baseline visit (V1) will be scheduled within two weeks of their screening and practice visit (V0). The participant's final visit (V2) will be scheduled 12 weeks (± 3 days) from the baseline visit (V1). Therefore, it is anticipated that participation in the trial will last a maximum of 14 weeks.

For the 12 week supplementation period between their baseline (V1) and final (V2) visits, participants will be instructed to consume one tablet, twice a day, of either Swisse Ultiboost Memory + Focus or placebo, with a meal. Participants will be requested to abstain from the treatment on the day of their final visit.

Participants will also be required to complete online mood assessments in their home, twice a week for the duration of the 12 week supplementation period. Two laboratory assessment points will be measured, at baseline (V1) and at the final visit (V2). Twenty four in-home assessment points will be measured, twice a week during participation in the study. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Mood
• Neurocognitive Function

• NCT number: NCT03482063
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Swisse Wellness Pty Ltd
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: June 18, 2018
• Completion date: January 9, 2020