Dairy Based Probiotic Intervention and Cognitive, Emotional, and Inflammatory Outcomes

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Change, Inflammation, Emotions

In brief

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dairy-based probiotics on cognitive function, emotional wellbeing, and inflammation. Subjects were assigned to either consume 6 oz of yogurt/day or abstain from consuming yogurt and other probiotic-containing foods for 12 weeks. Subjects completed baseline testing and 12-week follow-up testing consisting of a laboratory blood draw to assess inflammatory biomarkers, and a computerized assessment to evaluate cognitive and emotional wellbeing measures.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04643080

Run by

University of Idaho

People needed

47

Starts

2019-03-07

Expected to finish

2019-07-15

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-24

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ability to participate in a 12-week study
• at least 50 years of age
• not currently taking a probiotic dietary supplement
• willing to refrain from consuming probiotic dietary supplements or fermented foods for 12-weeks
• willing to have blood drawn twice
• willing to consume yogurt daily for 12 weeks

Where it is running

• University of Idaho — Boise, Idaho, United States
• University of Idaho — Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States
• University of Idaho — Pocatello, Idaho, United States
• Kansas State University — Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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