CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of Blackcurrant Supplementation on Eye Health

United States57 participantsStarted 2021-03-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for supplementation with black currant to support eye health among otherwise healthy adult women who spend 6+ hours per day using digital screens.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 60 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age 30-60 * Lives in the United States * Employed full time in an online work environment OR enrolled full time in an online learning environment (average of 6+ hours per day) * Ability to understand study instructions * Ability to provide informed consent * Residence within 100 miles of the study center Exclusion Criteria: * Low blood pressure * Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e. systolic/diastolic blood pressure \> 140/90) * Uncontrolled diabetes (i.e. fasting blood glucose \>180mg/dl) * Any blood clotting disorder * Ocular disease * Best corrected visual acuity \<20/30 * Cataracts * Renal disease * Active hepatitis or cirrhosis * Acute or chronic infectious disease * Pregnant * Breastfeeding * Currently trying to conceive * Surgical or other invasive procedure planned within the intervention period

What they're measuring

Change from baseline in ocular discomfort on day 70.

Timeframe: Baseline and day 70

Change from baseline in visual fatigue on day 70.

Timeframe: Baseline and day 70

Change from baseline in computer vision symptoms on day 70.

Timeframe: Baseline and day 70

Change from baseline in symptoms of computer vision syndrome on day 70.

Timeframe: Baseline and day 70

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04775654

SponsorNutraceuticals Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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