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Age-related Cognitive DeclineSCANBerryNCT05693441

Study on the Chronic and Acute Effects of Nordic Berry Beverage on Cognitive Function

A study testing Active berry product and Reference berry-like product in people with Age-related Cognitive Decline, run by Aventure AB at 1 site in Sweden.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The aim of the current study is to investigate whether acute and 12-weeks daily intake of Nordic berries can improve cognitive abilities of adults without cognitive disease, and whether the effect can be linked to changes in metabolic parameters. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Age-related Cognitive Decline
What is being tested?
Active berry product and Reference berry-like product
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
62 participants
Where
1 siteSweden
Study dates
17 Jan 2023to 22 Jun 2023
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 60 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 60-85 years.
  • Capable and willing to give written informed consent.
  • Capable and willing to perform cognitive testing in Swedish (mastering the Swedish language, functional vision and hearing or the use of visual or hearing aids during testing).
  • Capable and willing to ingest the study beverage for 12 weeks and to follow the instructions given.
  • Agree to maintain consistent dietary habits and physical activity levels for the duration of the study

Who cannot join

  • Known to be affected by major neurocognitive disorder/dementia or low score on cognitive screening test (Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score less than 24.
  • Affected by other medical condition(s) or medication(s) known to significantly affect cognitive function.
  • Past history of brain damage, significant head trauma (including loss of consciousness as a result), brain surgery or stroke.
  • Underweight (BMI <18.5).
  • Significant psychiatric disorders with current symptoms.
  • Type 1 diabetes, recently diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes (<12 months) or ongoing insulin treatment.
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  • Ongoing treatment for malignancy*.
  • Significant change in medication over the last 3 months.
  • Undergoing antibiotic therapy for the last 3 months prior to inclusion in the study.
  • Blood donation before (3 months) or during the study period.
  • Planned major intervention in health care or change in medication over the next 3 months (study period).
  • Currently active smoker or regular use of other nicotine products.
  • Drug or alcohol abuse.
  • Conditions with major impact on the gastrointestinal tract (such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diagnosed gluten intolerance, undertaken intestinal resection or weight loss surgery).
  • Allergy / intolerance to berries or other ingredients in the study products (i.e., colorants, aromas, starch).
  • Vegetarians / vegans.
  • Daily, regular high consumption (approximately 1 dl or more per day) of berries or juices / marmalade / products with high content of bilberries and lingonberries. (Can be recruited if consumption has ceased to less than 5 grams of berries per day at least 1 month before visit 1.).
  • Taking supplements with potential cognitive effects (e.g., omega-3, ginko biloba, Souvenaid), or containing grape and berry extracts or probiotics (capsules or ProViva). (Can be recruited if this intake ceases at least one month before visit 1).
  • Planned longer absence/vacation during the next 3 months (study period).
  • Sharing household with someone participating in the current study
  • Concurrent participation in other clinical intervention trials (dietary/pharmacological).
  • Other reasons that make the SD in consultation with the PI deem the person inappropriate to include. *basalioma exempt from exclusion criteria

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Sweden1 site
  • Aventure AB

    Lund

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About this study

Official title: Study on the Chronic and Acute Effects of Nordic Berry Beverage on Cognitive Function, Cardiometabolic Risk Markers and Gut Microbiome: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Intervention

The aim of the current study is to investigate whether acute and 12-weeks daily intake of Nordic berries can improve cognitive abilities of adults without cognitive disease, and whether the effect can be linked to changes in metabolic parameters.

Read the detailed description

The study will be conducted with a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group (2 arms) placebo-controlled, single-center interventional design. The aim is to investigate the effects on cognitive function and cardiometabolic risk markers after acute and 12 weeks daily intake of a berry product vs. a reference product. The reference will be isocaloric and matched in taste, appearance, volume and macronutrient composition to the active berry product.

Two groups, each of 30 volunteers, are studied. One group of volunteers will consume the berry product while the other group act as control and will consume the reference product.

Each volunteer will be seen for a screening visit as well as one pre- and one post-intervention visit at the clinic. In addition, there will be 2 follow-up calls in between visits. Pre- and post intervention visits will include cognitive assessment with the CANTAB battery (episodic memory and verbal recognition memory), as well as additional cognitive and behavioral tests. Cardiometabolic parameters will be addressed (plasma glucose, insulin, inflammatory markers, blood lipids, body composition) and fecal samples collected.

Being tested
Active berry product, Reference berry-like product
Keywords
cognitive function, memory

What participants receive

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

  • Active berry productOther

    Subjects should consume the active product containing nordic berries daily during the 12 week intervention period.

  • Reference berry-like productOther

    Also called Inactive control

    Subjects should consume a reference product (isocaloric to active product, containing berry aromas and colouring but no actual berry compounds) daily during the 12 week intervention period.

Study groups in NCT05693441
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Active berry productActive comparatorOnce daily consumption over the period of the study
Receives: Other: Active berry product
Reference berry-like productPlacebo comparatorOnce daily consumption over the period of the study
Receives: Other: Reference berry-like product

What is being measured

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

  1. Cognitive measures-memory

    Episodic memory - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including PAL (paired associates learning) test.

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  2. Cognitive measures-memory

    Episodic memory - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including VRM (verbal recognition memory) test

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  3. Cognitive measures - memory

    Working memory - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including SWM (spatial working memory) test.

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  4. Cognitive measures - memory

    Working memory - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including SDPT (symbol digits processing test).

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  5. Cognitive measures - executive function

    Executive function - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including TMT (trail making test) A \& B.

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  6. Cognitive measures - executive function

    Executive function - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including PASAT (paced auditory serial addition test).

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  7. Cognitive measures - executive function

    Executive function - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including Stroop test.

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  8. Cognitive measures - executive function

    Executive function, verbal fluency - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including F-A-S test measuring word fluency

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  9. Cognitive measures - attention

    Attention, reaction time - assessed using computerized cognitive battery including RTI (reaction time) test.

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  10. Cognitive measures

    Global cognitive function - assessed by calculating a z-score from the cognitive battery score outcomes

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

Secondary outcomes (25)
  1. Circulating plasma biomarkers relating to cognitive function

    Brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  2. Mood measurement

    assessed using SCAS (the Swedish Core Affect Scale) mood questionnaire. A validated self-report measure of affective state. The SCAS comprises of 12 affective states that subjects rate on a scale from 1 - 10.

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  3. Self-reported quality of life

    assessed using the quality of life scale from the EQ-5D (EuroQol 5 Dimension) self-report survey. The subject grades their current overall quality of life on a scale 0-100.

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  4. Well-being measurement

    Assessed with World Health Organization- Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5). A validated 5 item scale for self-reporting levels of perceived well-being over the last two weeks. Items are rated using a 5-point scale.

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  5. Subjective memory

    Assessed using 3 simple questions about the subject's own memory evaluation. The subject is asked to rate their memory function (scale 0 to 7), how they percieve their own memory is working compared to others in the same age (0 to 5) and if anyone close to them has expressed concern over the subjects' memory

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  6. Cardiometabolic risk factor

    blood pressure (SBP)

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  7. Cardiometabolic risk factor

    blood pressure (DBP)

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  8. Cardiometabolic risk factor

    Heart rate (HR)

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  9. Body composition

    Body weight (kg)

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  10. Body composition

    Body mass index (BMI) (e.g., weight (kg) and height (m) will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2).

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  11. Body composition

    body fat % (measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis)

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  12. Body composition

    Waist circumference (cm)

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  13. Biomarkers of glycemia

    glucose levels in blood

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  14. Biomarkers of glycemia

    insulin levels in blood

    Measured: Change from baseline at 1.5 hours post-dose, and 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  15. Biomarkers of glycemia

    HOMA-IR (insulin resistance index, calculated based on fasting glucose and insulin levels)

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  16. Biomarkers of glycemia

    Fructosamine levels in blood

    Measured: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control

  17. Biomarkers of lipemia in blood plasma

    triacylglycerols

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  18. Biomarkers of lipemia in blood plasma

    total cholesterol

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  19. Biomarkers of lipemia in blood plasma

    HDL-cholesterol

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  20. Biomarkers of lipemia in blood plasma

    LDL-cholesterol

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  21. Biomarkers of lipemia in blood plasma

    ApoB/A1

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  22. Biomarker endothelial function in blood plasma

    sVCAM-1

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  23. Biomarkers of liver function in blood plasma

    ALAT

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  24. Biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress blood plasma

    Interleukin

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

  25. Biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress blood plasma

    acute phase proteins (C-reactive protein)

    Measured: Difference from baseline vs control following 12 weeks of daily consumption

Timeline

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

  1. First posted23 Jan 2023
  2. Study start17 Jan 2023
  3. Primary completion22 Jun 2023
  4. Study completion22 Jun 2023

Resources

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
62 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05693441
Sponsor's protocol ID
SCANBerry2022
Acronym
SCANBerry
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
17 Nov 2022
Last updated
6 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Active berry product and Reference berry-like product in people with Age-related Cognitive Decline, run by Aventure AB at 1 site in Sweden.

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 5 inclusion and 22 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jul 2023. 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 Sweden. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Cognitive measures-memory (time frame: Change from baseline following 12 weeks daily consumption, compared to control). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. 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 6 Jul 2023.

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