Status:
RECRUITING
The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Lead Sponsor:
University of Reading
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Pistachio Growers
Conditions:
Cognition
Eligibility:
All Genders
65-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the effect of a breakfast meal containing varying serving sizes (doses) of pistachio nuts on cognitive function throughout the course of the day in healthy ageing adults...
Detailed Description
This crossover RCT investigates the acute postprandial effect (over a 6-hour period) of a breakfast meal containing varying serving sizes (doses) of pistachio nuts on the cognitive behaviour in health...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 65 - 80 years old
- Fruit \& veg intake less than or equal to 4 servings per day
- Not regularly consuming more than 3 servings of fish per week
- Adequate English language and visual \& auditory acuity to perform the cognitive tasks
- Normal BMI for age
- Normal MMSE performance between 26-30
Exclusion
- Being diagnosed with psychological or psychiatric disorders
- ADHD or dyslexia
- Any food allergy or intolerance
- Use of medications and dietary supplements that may impact study results
- Antibiotic use within the last 3 months
- Adherence to vegan or vegetarian diets, or other specific diets that may impact study outcomes
- Being diagnosed with cardiometabolic disease (including type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease), or suffer from untreated hypertension or thrombosis related disorders
- Taking blood thinners
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 6 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06900452
Start Date
March 6 2025
End Date
February 1 2026
Last Update
May 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Nutrition, Cognition & Health Lab, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6ES