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Evaluation of the Impact of a Nutritional Formulation on Cognitive Performance Following Stress Exposure.
Led by Leeds Beckett University · Updated on 2026-01-06
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
37 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Leeds Beckett University
Lead Sponsor
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Sköshify™ Corporate HQ, 7045 Quiet Retreat Court, Niwot, CO 80503-7174
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The proposed project will evaluate the synergistic effects of a nutritional formulation, 'Think Tank' on cognitive performance following exposure to a psychological and physical stressor. Adopting a double-blind repeated measures cross-over design, middle-aged females (40-60 years) will be recruited to take part in a two-stage research study that will examine whether the formulation enhances cognitive performance and subjective well-being following the challenge of a stressor, compared to placebo. Cognitive assessments will examine the impact of the nutritional formulation on working memory, sustained attention, cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control. The study will also assess physiological (heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol) and subjective (well-being, anxiety, positive and negative mood, stress) markers of stress reactivity. The study will also explore levels sleep quality, mental and physical fatigue, effort, productivity, and perceived impact of the intervention.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluation of the Impact of a Nutritional Formulation on Cognitive Performance Following Stress Exposure.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent (in English)
- Aged 40-60
- Female
- Daily caffeine drinkers
- Healthy and free from significant physical and psychiatric disorders
You will not qualify if you...
- Current cigarette smokers or vapers
- Known food allergy or intolerance to the study products
- Unwilling to consume coffee
- Diagnosed psychiatric or mental health conditions
- Recreational drug use
- Diagnosed cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease or high blood pressure
- Taking prescribed medication except contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
- Suffering from Raynaud's or circulatory issues
- Recent injury or infection in hand or arm within the last month
- Chronic pain conditions or extreme numbness or pain in response to cold temperatures
- Previous brain injury or brain surgery
- Working night shifts
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Previous participation in a laboratory stress protocol
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, LS1 3HE
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Research Team
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Zoe K Kolokotroni, PhD
CONTACT
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Lauren J Owen, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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