Blueberries and brain function in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating wild blueberries every day for several weeks can improve brain function in people ages 60 to 75 who are overweight or obese. You'll eat blueberry powder or a placebo and have memory and thinking tests before and after.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 75 years old
- You are overweight or obese (BMI between 25 and 35)
- You do not have diabetes and are not taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar
- You are not left-handed and you are not a current smoker (or quit less than a year ago)
- You do not have allergies to berries and can undergo MRI scans (no metal in your body, no claustrophobia)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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