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Blueberry Powder for Depression in Aging

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Research Sponsored by Hebrew SeniorLife
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Must have
Men and women aged 65 years and older
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 days
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Summary

This trial tests how blueberry powder affects depression symptoms in older adults, and if a higher dose has more impact.

Who is the study for?
The ABSORB trial is for men and women aged 65 or older who have minor depressive symptoms. Participants should score between 4 and 16 points on a depression scale used to measure their mood.
What is being tested?
This study tests the effects of two doses of freeze-dried blueberry powder (24g and 48g) on flavonoid levels in the body and markers that indicate inflammation, which are related to aging and depression.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed, potential side effects may include digestive discomfort due to high fiber content in blueberries or allergic reactions if participants have known fruit allergies.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 65 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Inflammatory Biomarker C-reactive Protein
Inflammatory Biomarker interferon gamma
Inflammatory Biomarker interleukins 1B, 6, 8, 10
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Higher Dose Freeze-dried Blueberry PowderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Consumption of 48 g of freeze dried blueberry powder for 3 consecutive days.
Group II: Standard Dose Freeze-dried Blueberry PowderActive Control1 Intervention
Consumption of 24 g of freeze dried blueberry powder for 3 consecutive days.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Hebrew SeniorLifeLead Sponsor
46 Previous Clinical Trials
270,744 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Depression
79 Patients Enrolled for Depression
~3 spots leftby Sep 2025
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