CompletedPhase 1/2

Inflammation, Polyphenols, and Genetics

United States10 participantsStarted 2012-03

Plain-language summary

Pilot study to determine whether daily consumption of blackraspberry powder (high in polyphenols) can reduce markers of inflammation and to determine whether genetics influence baseline levels of inflammatory markers as well as individual's response to polyphenols. A total of 10 males participated in this cross-over study.

Who can participate

Age range55 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult males over 55 years of age * overweight or obese Exclusion Criteria: * history of adverse reaction to berries or berry products * history of adverse reaction to high-fat, high-calorie challenge meal * significant liver or renal insufficiency * significant cognitive impairment

What they're measuring

Serum IL-6

Timeframe: acute (0-12 hours) after inflammation-causing challenge meal

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01568827

SponsorOhio State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-05

Results submitted2015-09-25

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