Walnuts and brain health: a long-term study
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating walnuts every day for a long time can help keep your brain healthy as you age. It is for middle-aged and older adults who carry extra weight around their belly but are otherwise generally healthy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 45 and 75 years old.
- You have a larger waistline (at least 102 cm for men or 88 cm for women).
- You are not diabetic and your blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure are not too high.
- You are not taking medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes.
- You are willing to eat walnuts daily and avoid certain supplements and alcohol during the study.
- You are right-handed and have no metal implants that would prevent an MRI scan.
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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