Effects of Tart Cherry Juice on the Body

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Age-Related Cognitive Decline

In brief

Tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants. Studies have shown that tart cherries exert anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of drinking tart cherry juice on cardiovascular and cognitive health.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02922920

Run by

University of Delaware

People needed

37

Starts

2014-11-01

Expected to finish

2016-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-10-04

Who can join

Age: 65 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 65-80

You may not qualify if…

• Allergic to tart cherries
• Heavy smoker
• Taking medications that affect cognitive function
• History of neurological disorders
• History of traumatic brain injury
• History of stroke
• Clinical diagnosis of diabetes
• Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia
• GI disease
• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Cancer

Where it is running

• University of Delaware — Newark, Delaware, United States

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