The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
ConditionCognition
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-80
SponsorUniversity of Reading
About this trial
This study aims to investigate the effect of a breakfast meal containing varying serving sizes (doses) of pistachio nuts on cognitive function throughout the course of the day in healthy ageing adults aged 65-80.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
65 - 80 years old
Fruit & veg intake less than or equal to 4 servings per day
Not regularly consuming more than 3 servings of fish per week
Adequate English language and visual & auditory acuity to perform the cognitive tasks
Disqualifiers
Being diagnosed with psychological or psychiatric disorders
ADHD or dyslexia
Any food allergy or intolerance
Use of medications and dietary supplements that may impact study results
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- 0.5 serving of pistachios
- 1 serving of pistachios
- 2 servings of pistachios
- Placebo
Treatment groups
52 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
University of Reading
Lead sponsor
American Pistachio Growers
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov