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AvoCog - the Effect of Daily Avocado Intake on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if adding avocados to the diet of impacts cognition in 70 older adults, age 65-85, without dementia. We will test for change in functional MRI, cognitive performance, and brain blood flow. Intervention group participants will be asked to consume 1 avocado per day for 12 weeks. Participants in the control group will be asked to continue their normal intake for 12 weeks. Throughout the study, participants will be asked to perform cognitive tests, MRI, blood tests, and questionnaires.
Official title: AvoCog - The Effect of Daily Avocado Intake on Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2024-04-09
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2024-08-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Avocado Group
Participants will consume provided avocados daily and track consumption for the duration of the study. Participants will be adding avocados to their diet and will receive education on maintaining usual diet.
Locations (1)
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, United States