Effects of Goji vs. Fiber on Macular Degeneration

Part of paid clinical trials in Sacramento, California.

Sponsor
University of California, Davis
Study ID
NCT06237127
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - 95 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Goji berry — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
    Participants will be instructed to consume 14 grams of goji berries 5 days a week for 6 months
  • Fiber — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
    Participants will be instructed to consume the fiber supplements 5 days a week for 6 months

Study Details

The goal of this project is to conduct a clinical trial in 60 participants ranging from age 65-95 who are at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study will evaluate the effects of 14g of goji berry intake or an equivalent amount and type of fiber, five days a week for six months, on visual health, gut microbiome profiles, skin carotenoid measures, and lipoprotein profiles.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 29, 2024
Status verified
Jun 2025
Primary completion
Jun 30, 2026
Completion
Jun 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Goji berry
    For the goji berry arm, participants will consume goji berries.
  • Active Comparator: Fiber
    For the fiber arm, participants will consume fiber supplements that closely matches the fiber type and amount found in the portion of goji berries.

Primary Outcome Measure

Macular pigment optical volume (MPOV) [ Time Frame: Day 0 and Day 180 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
UC Davis Eye Center, Tschannen Eye InstituteSacramentoCalifornia95817
Denise C Macias
[email protected]
(916) 734 6303
Susan M Garcia
[email protected]
916-734-4546

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