Can eating grapes boost strength and thinking in older women?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating grapes daily can help improve muscle strength and memory in healthy women aged 65 and older. If you join, you will need to follow a special diet that limits certain foods and supplements.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 65 or older.
- You are generally healthy and can walk around your home without help.
- You do not smoke.
- Your hand grip strength is a little lower than normal for your age.
- You are willing to avoid many foods (like berries, dark chocolate, red wine) and supplements during the study.
- You have not had cancer treatment (except non-melanoma skin cancer) in the last 5 years, and do not have certain medical conditions like diabetes, hepatitis, or a swallowing problem.
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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