Centella Asiatica in Older Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Portland, Oregon.

Sponsor
National University of Natural Medicine
Study ID
NCT06472791
Status
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Conditions

  • Endothelial Dysfunction

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
50 Years - 85 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Centella Asiatica — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
    Centella Asiatica is a perennial, herbaceous plant that is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States under the name Gotu Kola. It has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. Evidence suggests it may help with resilience to aging and cognitive decline. The product for this study will be produced by Arjuna Natural.
  • Placebo Comparator — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
    The comparator will contain microcystalline cellulose in matched capsules. The comparator product for this study will be produced by Arjuna Natural.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a dietary supplement containing centella asiatica on on vascular endothelial function in older adults.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 1, 2024
Status verified
Nov 2024
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2025
Completion
Sep 1, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
30 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Centlla Asiatica
    250 mg/day (1 capsules) for week 1. 500 mg/day (2 capsules) for week 2. 750 mg/day (3 capsules) for week 3. 1000 mg/ day (4 capsules) for week 4.
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo
    Matched number of capsules per week. Capsules will contain microcrystalline cellulose.

Primary Outcome Measure

Endothelial Function [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Helfgott Research InstitutePortlandOregon97201
Anders Gundersen, MS

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