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Enhancing Children's Cognitive Function and Achievement Through Carotenoid Consumption
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Summary
The aim of this study is to test the casual relationship between carotenoid supplementation, cognitive function, and achievement over a school-year. The central hypothesis is that, relative to the waitlist placebo group, children receiving the carotenoid supplement will exhibit greater gains in cognitive function and achievement.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
288
Start Date
2022-06-23
Completion Date
2026-04-30
Last Updated
2023-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Active supplement
Carotenoid supplement comprised of 10mg lutein and 2mg zeaxanthin.
Placebo control
Placebo control supplement
Locations (1)
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois, United States