NCT06900452 The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
| NCT ID | NCT06900452 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Reading |
| Condition | Cognition |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 52 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-06 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-11 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 52 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-06 with a primary completion date of 2025-11.
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Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 65 - 80 years old * Fruit \& veg intake less than or equal to 4 servings per day * Not regularly consuming more than 3 servings of fish per week * Adequate English language and visual \& auditory acuity to perform the cognitive tasks * Normal BMI for age * Normal MMSE performance between 26-30 Exclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with psychological or psychiatric disorders * ADHD or dyslexia * Any food allergy or intolerance * Use of medications and dietary supplements that may impact study results * Antibiotic use within the last 3 months * Adherence to vegan or vegetarian diets, or other specific diets that may impact study outcomes * Being diagnosed with cardiometabolic disease (including type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease), or suffer from untreated hypertension or thrombosis related disorders * Taking blood thinners
Contact & Investigator
Claire Williams, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Reading
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06900452 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Cognition. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06900452 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06900452 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at claire.williams@reading.ac.uk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06900452 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Reading, United Kingdom.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06900452 clinical trial?
NCT06900452 is sponsored by University of Reading. The principal investigator is Claire Williams, PhD at University of Reading. The trial plans to enroll 52 participants.