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Effects of Grape Powder on Psychological Distress and Gut Microbiota in College Students
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Summary
The goal of this trial is to investigate the effect of freeze-dried table grape powder (FTGP) on psychological distress and gut microbiota in college students. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does FTGP reduce anxiety, depression, and perceived stress? Does FTGP improve the gut microbiota? Researchers will compare FTGP to a placebo to see how FTGP affects psychological distress and gut microbiota. Participants will: Drink a daily supplement containing FTGP or a placebo for 4 weeks. Record consumption of grape powder or placebo in a compliance log. Complete surveys and provide stool samples. Three in-person visits.
Official title: Effects of Grape Powder on Psychological Distress and Gut Microbiota in College Students (FTGP2025)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-10-20
Completion Date
2026-05-30
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
freeze-dried table grape powder
48g freeze-dried table grape powder/day for 4 weeks
Placebo
48g placebo/day for 4 weeks
Locations (1)
Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States