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Phytochemical

Blueberry Compounds for Healthy Eating

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Waitlist Available

Led By Yael Vodovotz

Research Sponsored by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be healthy, free-living adults

Be a non-smoker (defined as adults who have never smoked or who have not had a cigarette in the past ten years)

Must not have

Have been on an antibiotic regime lasting for one week in the last 6 months

Report being actively treated for any metabolic, digestive or immunologic disorder including malabsorptive disorders, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, any autoimmune disorder or short bowel syndrome

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up day 8 of each arm

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing how well blueberry compounds are absorbed by the body from blueberry extract and whole blueberry powder.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for healthy, non-smoking adults with a BMI of 18-35 who are not pregnant, planning to conceive, or lactating. Participants must not have any metabolic, digestive or immunologic disorders and no allergies to blueberries, wheat, or soy. They should agree to avoid berries during the study and report any accidental intake.

What is being tested?

The study is testing how well compounds called anthocyanins from blueberries are absorbed when consumed as part of two different confections: one made from blueberry extract and another from whole blueberry powder. The goal is to understand their impact on health and disease prevention.

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve consuming blueberry-based products in healthy individuals, significant side effects are not anticipated. However, potential mild side effects may include allergic reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort for those sensitive to ingredients in the confections.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am a healthy adult living independently.

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I have not smoked cigarettes in the past ten years.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have taken antibiotics for a week in the past 6 months.

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I am currently being treated for a condition affecting my metabolism, digestion, or immune system.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ day 8 of each arm

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~day 8 of each arm

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and day 8 of each arm for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Acceptability

Bioavailability of the various berry interventions

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Group II (blueberry powder, blueberry extract)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Participants undergo a washout on days -7 to -1 and then consume blueberry powder confection on day 0. Participants undergo a second washout on days 1-7 and then consume blueberry extract confection on day 8.

Group II: Group I (blueberry extract, blueberry powder)Experimental Treatment3 Interventions

Participants undergo a washout on days -7 to -1 and then consume blueberry extract confection on day 0. Participants undergo a second washout on days 1-7 and then consume blueberry powder confection on day 8.

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met