Status:
COMPLETED
Cognitive and Blood Flow Effects of Mountain Tea
Lead Sponsor:
Northumbria University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Finzelberg
Conditions:
Cognitive Change
Affect
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Two doses (475 mg and 950 mg) of Sideritis Scardica (SS or 'mountain tea') are investigated for cognitive, mood, blood pressure and cerebral blood flow effects in a healthy group of 50-70 yr olds, bot...
Detailed Description
The presence of polyphenols such as ferulic acid, chlorogenic acid and apigenin in Sideritis Scardica (SS or 'mountain tea') are likely responsible for the cognitive and mood effects of its consumptio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 50-70 yrs of age
- No underlying health problem which would prevent engagement with the study
Exclusion
- BMI \< 18 or \> 35 kg/m2
- High blood pressure (defined as systolic \> 159 mmHg or diastolic \> 90 mmHg)
- Smoking
- Food allergies or insensitivities
- Pregnancy or breast feeding
- Currently taking any medication (use of contraceptives/hormone replacements was not excluded) or dietary supplements which would contraindicate with the study
- Sleep disturbances and/or taking sleep aid medication
- History of neurological, vascular or psychiatric illness
- Current diagnosis of anxiety or depression
- Migraines
- Recent history (within 12 months) of alcohol/substance abuse
- Disorder of the blood
- Heart disorder/history of vascular illness
- Respiratory disorder requiring regular medication
- Type I or II diabetes
- Renal disease, hepatic disease or severe disease of the gastrointestinal tract - Any health condition that would prevent the fulfilment of the study requirements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 17 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 18 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
155 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03475823
Start Date
February 17 2017
End Date
September 18 2017
Last Update
March 23 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Brain Performance and Nutrition Research centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE1 8ST