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Effect of Blueberries on Immunity (NCT05534893) | Clinical Trial Compass

CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Blueberries on Immunity

United States52 participantsStarted 2022-10-12

Plain-language summary

This research study will test the effects of Blueberries on immune functions in overweight older men and postmenopausal women

Who can participate

Age range50 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Older men and post-menopausal women aged 50-70 year
✓. Have BMI of 25-32
✓. Able to commute to Loma Linda University
✓. Consuming a typical American Diet low in polyphenols

Exclusion criteria

✕. Intolerance or allergy to Blueberries
✕. Regular intake of Blueberries and other berried (\>2 ounces/week)
✕. Immune system insufficiency or disease
✕. Using immune boosting supplements
✕. Exposure to antibiotics and corticoids immediately prior to study
✕. Uncontrolled chronic diseases and relevant psychiatric illness, including major depression
✕. Flu vaccination and or Covid Vaccination less than 3 months ago from the start of the study

What they're measuring

1

changes in lymphocyte populations

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

2

changes in cytokine production

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

3

changes in natural killer (NK) cell activity

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

4

changes in serum inflammatory cytokine concentration

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

5

changes in complete blood count (CBC)

Timeframe: baseline to 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05534893

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-12

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