Clinical trials: Carotenoid, open to volunteers
Food Insecurity, Carotenoid Status
Produce Prescriptions and Veggie Meter Scores for College Food Security
The goal of this pilot intervention study is to learn if providing weekly produce boxes helps college students who struggle to afford healthy food. It will also test if this program is practical to run on a college campus.
- Conditions
- Food Insecurity, Carotenoid Status, Produce Prescription
- Trial name
- NCT07511699
- Testing
- Produce boxes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Retinitis Pigmentosa
The Effect of Oral Administration of 9-cis Rich Powder of the Alga Dunaliella Bardawil on Visual Functions in Adolescent Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa
The aim of this study is to determine whether 9-cis-beta Caroten rich D. Brdawiil extract is effective in the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa in adolescent patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02018692
- Testing
- Alga Dunaliella Bardawil powder
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Postprandial Carotenoid Response
Effect of Co-consuming Different Dietary Protein Sources With Salad on the Bioavailability of Carotenoids
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if different protein types will affect carotenoid responses in humans when co-consumed with salad.
- Trial name
- NCT07795372
- Testing
- Salad only, Salad + Chicken, Salad + Tuna
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Healthy
Carotenoid Supplementation and Retinal Health in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effect of oral dietary carotenoid supplements on various aspects of retinal health.
- Trial name
- NCT07314411
- Testing
- other
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pacific University
Nutrition Status
A Study to Assess the Impact of a Nutritional Supplement on Wellbeing and Nutrient Absorption
The objective of this placebo controlled randomized research is to demonstrate the health benefits of a carotenoid nutritional supplement as compared to placebo in terms of nutrient levels, quality of life, feelings, of wellness…
- Trial name
- NCT06749808
- Testing
- Carotenoid Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharmanex
Vision Disorders
Effect of Carotenoids Supplementation on Visual Function in Chinese Subjects
The macula is a pigmented area at the center of the retina, and responsible for the central, high-resolution color vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the macula and is the leading cause of irreversible…
- Trial name
- NCT06098677
- Testing
- Carotenoids supplementation
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Healthy Nutrition, Healthy Diet
Baylor Infant and Toddler Biomarker of Nutrition Study
Young children rely on their foods and drinks for the nutrients they need to grow, like energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals.
- Trial name
- BITBONS (NCT05869760)
- Testing
- Carotenoid Intake, Serum carotenoid concentrations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
Fruit and Vegetable Study - Pilot
Arizona State University is studying how local schools and grocery stores can work together to promote fruits and vegetables and support healthy eating among children and families.
- Conditions
- Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Children, Fruit and Vegetable Consumption, Fruit and Vegetable Selection in the Lunchroom, Caregiver Nutrition
- Trial name
- FFVP+ Pilot (NCT07727746)
- Testing
- FFVP+, FFVP-only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 880 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Overweight , Obesity, Antioxidant Status
Impact of Antioxidant-rich Supplementation on Skin Carotenoids Status, Antioxidant Status and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight and Obese Individuals
This study aims to evaluate the effects of antioxidant-rich supplementation on skin carotenoid status, antioxidant status, and cardiometabolic health in overweight and obese individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT07748468
- Testing
- Antioxidant-rich supplementation Element, Antioxidant-rich supplementation Optimal
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Achievement, Weight Change
INTEGRATED CHILDHOOD ACTIVITY AND NUTRITION (ICAN) STUDY
This study is a multi-functional integrated research and education project to prevent losses in academic achievement, cognitive function, and behavioral health among at-risk youth.
- Conditions
- Achievement, Weight Change, Cognition, Fitness
- Trial name
- ICAN (NCT07011602)
- Testing
- 8-week Physical Activity and Nutrition Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Thigh Cellulite
Pilot Study of Naringenin Beta Carotene Cream for Local Fat Reduction (SCULPT)
this study tests the hypothesis that naringenin, beta carotene and menthol cream when applied to one thigh and a placebo cream to the other twice a day will result in greater loss of girth, smoother appearance of the skin and a…
- Trial name
- SCULPT (NCT07862920)
- Testing
- Thigh Reduction Cream
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Frank Greenway
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Effects of Goji vs. Fiber on Macular Degeneration
The goal of this project is to conduct a clinical trial in 60 participants ranging from age 65-95 who are at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Trial name
- GOJI (NCT06237127)
- Testing
- Goji berry, Fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Childhood Obesity Pevention, Diet Quality
Healthy Children, Healthy Communities: Effectiveness of a Multilevel Rural Community Engagement Model for Improving Children's Dietary Intake in Family Child Care Homes
The purpose of this study is to find out whether a program called "Healthy Children, Healthy Communities" can help young children in rural areas eat healthier and improve their health.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity Pevention, Diet Quality, Feeding Behaviors, Health Behavior Change
- Trial name
- NCT07160530
- Testing
- EAT Family Style, Better Kid Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Retinitis Pigmentosa
9-cis Beta-Carotene-Rich Extract of Dunaliella Alga in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a natural supplement called 9-cis beta-carotene (derived from the Dunaliella alga) can improve vision and retinal function in adults with Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Trial name
- NCT07509229
- Testing
- 9-cis beta-Carotene-rich extract of Dunaliella alga
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
No Condition, Skin Carotenoids and Immune-aging
Carotenoids in the Skin and Immune Aging
This study aims to examine the connection between the level of carotenoids in the skin and a number of immune related health parameters.
- Trial name
- NCT07221643
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Vasomotor Symptoms
Goji Berry and Vasomotor Symptoms Pilot Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two forms of goji berry powder-whole goji berry powder and goji juice powder-in peri- and postmenopausal women aged 40-65 years who experience frequent vasomotor symptoms (hot…
- Trial name
- GOJI-VMS (NCT07660315)
- Testing
- Goji Berry Juice Powder, Goji Berry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Skin Carotenoid Status
Study on Carotenoid-Based Instrumental Index
Nu Skin (China) Daily-Use\&Health Products Co.,Ltd. has developed biophotonic scanners based on Raman spectroscopy, which measures skin carotenoid levels through hand skin scanning.
- Trial name
- NCT07198503
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ChinaNorm
Macular Degenerative Disease
Effect of Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Skin Carotenoid Concentration: A Six-Month, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study
To compare skin carotenoid scores over 12 weeks of individuals randomized to placebo or MacuHealth and comparing that to a 12 week crossover evaluation.
- Trial name
- NCT06965426
- Testing
- Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Meso-Zeaxanthin Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insight Eyecare Specialties, Inc. dba Vision Source Eyecare,
Pediatric Nutrition, Nutrition, Healthy
Toddler Biomarker of Nutrition Study
This is a study of how accurate different methods to assess young children's dietary intake are, so that researchers and health professionals can better understand how children's nutrition relates to their health.
- Trial name
- TBONS (NCT05855824)
- Testing
- Applesauce Pouch, Fruit-vegetable puree blend
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Dietary Assessment, Diet, Food, and Nutrition
Bite Sized Biomarkers
The primary objective of this study is to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of a Food is Medicine (FIM) intervention using objective biomarkers and to determine the role of nutritional monitoring on the impact and…
- Conditions
- Dietary Assessment, Diet, Food, and Nutrition, Carotenoid Status
- Trial name
- NCT07845383
- Testing
- Bite-sized Biomarkers: Skin carotenoid scores
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University