NCT02416245

Impact of Beverage Powder With Micronutrients and Brahmi Extract on Cognitive Variables in Indian School Children

Impact of a Beverage Powder Fortified With Multiple Micronutrients (MMN) and Bacopa Monnieri Extract (EBM) on Cognitive Variables in Indian School Children (7-12yrs; Inclusive) After 4 Months of Intervention: a Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 310 (actual)
• Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 7 Years – 12 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of the current study is to investigate the beneficial impact of 4 month consumption of a beverage powder fortified with Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) extract and multiple vitamins and minerals on short term memory as assessed using standardised cognitive test battery.

Detailed description

Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi) from Scrophulariaceae family has been traditionally used in India as 'memory tonic'. Brahmi's use as a cognitive enhancer has led to recent research to investigate a broad spectrum of cognitive domains. Additionally, micronutrient deficiency in children can impair cognitive functions, and micronutrient supplementation can help reduce/prevent deficiencies in those at risk. Several studies have been conducted so far which establish the cognition enahncing abilities of Brahmi, with no major side effects. The aim of the current study is to investigate the beneficial impact of 4 month consumption of a beverage powder fortified with Brahmi extract and multiple vitamins and minerals on short term memory as assessed using standardised cognitive test battery.

Conditions

• Cognition

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Beverage powder fortified with micronutrients and Bacopa monnieri extract	Test beverage powder is fortified with micronutrients and Bacopa monnieri extract. Each sachet contains 32g of treatmemt product and 6g dairy whitener. Entire content of the sachet will be stirred with 180mL of potable lukewarm water, and given orally twice daily
OTHER	Non fortified isocaloric control (without added micronutrients and Bacopa monnieri extract)	Control beverage powder is the non-fortified isocaloric powder i.e. without micronutrients and Bacopa Monnieri extract. Each sachet contains 32g of placebo product and 6g dairy whitener. Entire content of the sachet will be stirred with 180mL of potable lukewarm water, and given orally twice daily

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-07-01
• Primary completion: 2015-01-01
• Completion: 2015-03-01
• First posted: 2015-04-14
• Last updated: 2015-07-07

Locations

1 site across 1 country: India