CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Vegetable Oil on Cognitive Functions of MCI Patients

United Kingdom34 participantsStarted 2019-11-19

Plain-language summary

This study explores the feasibility of applying an intervention using vegetable oils (coconut and sunflower oils) on individuals diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Participants will be divided into two groups and will either receive 30 ml of coconut or sunflower oil to be consumed daily for six months.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults with confirmed MCI diagnosis * Adults with Negative Apo E4 genotype Exclusion Criteria: * Adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) * Adults with positive Apo E4 genotype * Adults with confirmed diabetes (Type I, Type II) diagnosis * Adults with a history of hyper-cholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels) or Dyslipidaemia * Adults who are unable to understand written or verbal English * Adults diagnosed with Neurological disorders (Parkinson, stroke…) * Adults with post traumatic brain injury (tumour, brain surgery, injury…) * Patients with major physical impairments (blind, deaf) or those who are unable to use their dominant hand. * Adults with coconut allergy.

What they're measuring

Vegetable oil usage

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03727386

SponsorBournemouth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-05-06

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