Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
The Effect of Pistachio-Rich Breakfast Meals on Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Sponsor: University of Reading
Summary
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.
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Investigate the Cognitive, Vascular, Neural and Biochemical Effects of Acute Pistachio Intervention in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2025-03-06
Completion Date
2026-02
Last Updated
2025-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
0.5 serving of pistachios
The equivalent of 0.5 servings (15g) of shelled, roasted pistachio nuts, crushed and mixed into a muesli-based breakfast meal for consumption. Ingredients: 15g pistachio, 35g muesli base, 150g full fat natural yoghurt, 15g unsalted butter (melted), 10g unflavoured whey powder
1 serving of pistachios
The equivalent of 1 serving (30g) of shelled, roasted pistachio nuts, crushed and mixed into a muesli-based breakfast meal for consumption. Ingredients: 30g pistachio, 35g muesli base, 150g full fat natural yoghurt, 10g unsalted butter (melted), 5g unflavoured whey powder
2 servings of pistachios
The equivalent of 2 servings (60g) of shelled, roasted pistachio nuts, crushed and mixed into a muesli-based breakfast meal for consumption. Ingredients: 60g pistachios, 25g muesli base, 150g low fat natural yoghurt
Placebo
Macronutrient-matched placebo breakfast meal. Ingredients: 40g muesli base, 150g full fat natural yoghurt, 25g unsalted butter (melted), 15g unflavoured whey powder
Locations (1)
Nutrition, Cognition & Health Lab, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom