NCT01427231

Short-term Effect of Glucose and Sacharose Ingestion on Cognitive Performance and Mood in Elderly

The Short-term Effect of Glucose and Sacharose Ingestion on Cognitive Performance and Mood in Elderly Subjects

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 43 (actual)
• Sponsor: Wageningen University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The objective of the current study is to determine the acute effect of a glucose drink and a sacharose drink compared to a placebo on cognitive performance in elderly with light memory complaints. The investigators expect that the sugar containing drinks will improve memory and attentional functions. Furthermore, blood glucose response will be measured.

Conditions

• Mental Health
• Cognition
• Memory
• Attention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	glucose	The effect of a glucose solution on cognitive performance will be measured.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	sacharose	The effect of a sacharose solution on cognitive performance will be measured.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Placebo	The effect of a placebo drink with sweeteners on cognitive performance will be measured.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-08-01
• Primary completion: 2011-12-01
• Completion: 2011-12-01
• First posted: 2011-09-01
• Last updated: 2012-03-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Netherlands