Evaluation of the Potential of Grape Consumption to Improve Muscle Strength and Cognitive Function

Part of paid clinical trials in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sponsor
Western New England University
Study ID
NCT07208916
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Healthy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
65 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Grape Powder — DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
    All participants will consume two 36g packets of grape powder (mixed with water) daily for two, 2-week periods during the study. Participants will mix pre-measured grape powder with water and drink twice a day (once in the morning and in the afternoon/evening) for two weeks.

Study Details

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if eating grapes can improve muscle strength and thinking in generally healthy women over 65. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does eating grapes improve muscle strength in women over 65? Does eating grapes improve cognition in women over 65? Participants will be asked to take part in 4 sessions on campus. Each session will include: Functional muscle strength testing Cognitive testing Blood draws

Key Dates

Start date
Sep 9, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2026
Completion
Apr 30, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
35 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Grape Powder Arm
    All subjects will consume two 36g packets of grape powder (mixed with water) daily for two, 2-week periods during the study.

Primary Outcome Measure

Biomarker - Myostatin [ Time Frame: From start of enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Western New England UniversitySpringfieldMassachusetts01119
Brittany C Adams
[email protected]
413-782-1443
Michael Salemi
[email protected]
Brittany C Adams (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)
John Pezzuto (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Michael Salemi (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)
Eun Jung Park (SUB_INVESTIGATOR)

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