Kava study for better sleep and mobility in older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement made from the kava plant can help improve sleep and physical function in people over 70 who have trouble sleeping and some difficulty moving around. Participants will be randomly assigned to take kava or a placebo for a period of time.
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Who can take part
- You are over 70 years old.
- You have some trouble sleeping (but not severe insomnia).
- You can walk but your walking speed is a bit slow.
- You are generally sedentary (less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week).
- You are willing to limit alcohol to 3 or fewer drinks per week during the study.
- You do not have serious health conditions like diabetes, cancer, liver or kidney disease, or severe heart or lung problems.
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