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The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Led by University of Reading · Updated on 2025-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
47 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Reading
Lead Sponsor
A
American Pistachio Growers
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 aged 65-80.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 65 and 80 years
- Consume 4 or fewer servings of fruits and vegetables daily
- Eat fish 3 or fewer times per week
- Able to understand English and perform cognitive tasks
- Have a normal body mass index for age
- Have a Mini-Mental State Examination score between 26 and 30
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with psychological or psychiatric disorders
- Diagnosed with ADHD or dyslexia
- Have any food allergies or intolerances
- Use medications or dietary supplements that may affect study results
- Have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months
- Follow vegan, vegetarian, or other specific diets that might affect outcomes
- Diagnosed with cardiometabolic diseases, untreated hypertension, or thrombosis disorders
- Currently taking blood thinners
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Nutrition, Cognition & Health Lab, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG6 6ES
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Research Team
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Claire Williams, PhD
CONTACT
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Lynne Bell, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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