Red Ginseng's Effects on Brain Function and Mood in Young Adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking red ginseng supplements improves thinking skills and emotional well-being in healthy young adults. Researchers will measure how it affects memory, focus, and mood over the study period.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old and in good overall health
- Any regular medications or supplements you take must have been stable for at least 3 months and will stay the same during the trial
- You do not have diagnosed depression, ongoing chronic health conditions with symptoms, or a current infection or acute illness
- You do not regularly smoke cigarettes or marijuana
- You are willing to visit a lab in downtown Phoenix twice and skip caffeine for 12 hours before each visit
- You are not currently taking ginseng or other adaptogenic supplements, and you are not allergic to ginseng
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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