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InflammationMUresvNCT01244360

The Effects of Resveratrol Supplementation on Measurements of Health and Human Performance

A study testing resveratrol in people with Inflammation, run by Marywood University at 1 site in United States.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of resveratrol on health and human performance. The study will evaluate cognitive function and several indicators of physical health before and after taking a resveratrol supplement or a placebo for three weeks. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 45 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Inflammation
What is being tested?
resveratrol
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
44 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2010to Jun 2011
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 45 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • men and women between 45 and 75 years of age
  • Normal heart rate and Blood pressure
  • Ability to use personal computer interface
  • Successful completion of physical activity readiness questionnaire

Who cannot join

  • Cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, lung disease
  • inability to tolerate exercise
  • have taken grape related supplement in past 12 months
  • current use of drugs or dietary supplements to enhance exercise performance
  • allergy to wine, grape juice or grape seed supplements

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Marywood University

    Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of resveratrol on health and human performance. The study will evaluate cognitive function and several indicators of physical health before and after taking a resveratrol supplement or a placebo for three weeks.

Read the detailed description

Measurements

  • blood laboratory parameters
  • cognitive assessment changes
  • body composition changes
  • vascular endothelial response
Conditions
Inflammation
Being tested
resveratrol, Placebo Comparator: Sugar Pill
Keywords
resveratrol, insulin, inflammation, cognition, metabolism
Medical subject headings
Inflammation, Insulin Resistance

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • resveratrolDietary supplement

    Subject will take resveratrol supplement for 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period.

  • Placebo Comparator: Sugar PillOther

    Subject will take placebo for daily for 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period.

Study groups in NCT01244360
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Sugar PillPlacebo comparatorSubject will take placebo for daily for 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period.
Receives: Other: Placebo Comparator: Sugar Pill
Dietary Supplement: resveratrolActive comparatorSubject will take resveratrol supplement for 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: resveratrol

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Vascular function

    vascular response to stress will be measured using flow mediated dilation and ultrasound.

    Measured: 4 weeks, with option of additional 4 week treatment period

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Body fat percentage

    Body fat percentage will be measured using a DEXA scan.

    Measured: 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period

  2. inflammation biomarkers

    Fasting blood draw

    Measured: 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period

  3. cognitive function

    cognitive function will be assessed using a validated computer based assessment tool

    Measured: 4 weeks, with optional additional 4 week treatment period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Nov 2010 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2010
  3. Primary completionJun 2011 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJun 2011 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider
Enrolment
44 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01244360
Sponsor's protocol ID
MU Smoliga Resveratrol
Other IDs
2RESMU194218
Acronym
MUresv
Status last verified
Jun 2011
First submitted
17 Nov 2010
Last updated
2 Jun 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing resveratrol in people with Inflammation, run by Marywood University at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jun 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Vascular function (time frame: 4 weeks, with option of additional 4 week treatment period). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jun 2011.

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