Effect of a Nootropic on the Cognitive Performance in Young Adults

NCT ID: NCT04790188

Last Updated: 2022-05-18

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

25 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2021-04-01

Study Completion Date

2022-05-15

Brief Summary

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The main aim of this study is to determine the effect of a nootropic on cognitive performance (i.e., reaction time, inhibitory control, cognitive flexibility, working memory, neuro-psychological outcomes).

Detailed Description

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Cognitive decline is a worrisome consequence of normal or pathologic ageing, having a high personal, eco- nomic and societal burden; also, it could herald the onset of dementia which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

However, with a general increase in life expectancy and a corresponding increase in the prevalence of age-related cognitive impairment, there have been concerted efforts towards the development and adoption of preventive strategies that would minimize the risk of developing dementia, or reduce the rate of cognitive decline with ageing. In the last few decades, certain compounds have been found useful in the management of cognitive decline.

The term 'nootropic' has been used to define such substances with the capacity to enhance cognition. While research has led to the synthesis of several drugs with nootropic effects, attention is now being shifted to the discovery, characterization and utilization of nootropics from natural sources for the prevention and management of age-related cognitive decline.

25 young adults will be randomized into two conditions (nootropic and placebo conditions) with 48 hours of separation between conditions. 48h previous to the randomization the participants will perform a familiarization to avoid the learning effects.

Each evaluation day will conform to the following tests:

* Simple and multiple reaction time
* Inhibitory control
* Cognitive flexibility
* Working memory
* Creative intelligence
* Verbal fluidity
* Motivation
* Mood
* Positive and negative emotions
* Adverse effects

Conditions

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Cognitive Change

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Experimental intervention first.

Participants randomized to receive the nootropic first.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Nootropic

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

10g of Evo-Gamers® lemon flavor (HSN®). The nutritional composition per service is: L-Tyrosine (1000mg), Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL (500mg), Citicoline sodium (200mg), L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha-GPC; 100mg), Vitamin C (150mg), Vitamin E (12.1mg), Vitamin B6 (3mg), Vitamin B2 (3mg), Vitamin A (810μg), Vitamin D (10μg), Vitamin B12 (5μg), Taurine (500mg), Caffeine (300mg), L-Theanine (150mg), Mango Leaves (2000mg), Huperzia Leaves (200mg). The dose to be administered is that recommended on the labeling and nutritional information of the nootropic which has been produced under GMP procedures and approved by the EFSA.

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

10g of maltodextrin lemon flavor (HSN®).

Experimental intervention second.

Participants randomized to receive the placebo first

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Nootropic

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

10g of Evo-Gamers® lemon flavor (HSN®). The nutritional composition per service is: L-Tyrosine (1000mg), Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL (500mg), Citicoline sodium (200mg), L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha-GPC; 100mg), Vitamin C (150mg), Vitamin E (12.1mg), Vitamin B6 (3mg), Vitamin B2 (3mg), Vitamin A (810μg), Vitamin D (10μg), Vitamin B12 (5μg), Taurine (500mg), Caffeine (300mg), L-Theanine (150mg), Mango Leaves (2000mg), Huperzia Leaves (200mg). The dose to be administered is that recommended on the labeling and nutritional information of the nootropic which has been produced under GMP procedures and approved by the EFSA.

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

10g of maltodextrin lemon flavor (HSN®).

Interventions

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Nootropic

10g of Evo-Gamers® lemon flavor (HSN®). The nutritional composition per service is: L-Tyrosine (1000mg), Acetyl L-Carnitine HCL (500mg), Citicoline sodium (200mg), L-alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (Alpha-GPC; 100mg), Vitamin C (150mg), Vitamin E (12.1mg), Vitamin B6 (3mg), Vitamin B2 (3mg), Vitamin A (810μg), Vitamin D (10μg), Vitamin B12 (5μg), Taurine (500mg), Caffeine (300mg), L-Theanine (150mg), Mango Leaves (2000mg), Huperzia Leaves (200mg). The dose to be administered is that recommended on the labeling and nutritional information of the nootropic which has been produced under GMP procedures and approved by the EFSA.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

10g of maltodextrin lemon flavor (HSN®).

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy male or female
* Ages 18-30 years
* BMI: 18-30.0 kg/m2
* Stable weight over the last 3 months (body weight changes\<3kg)

Exclusion Criteria

* To talk and to read Spanish fluently.


* History of neurological disease or mental disease.
* History of cardiovascular disease
* Diabetes or hypertension
* Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
* Have been treated previously or during the study period with neurological drugs.
* Have been treated previously or during the study period with prescription drugs: antihypertensive, lipid lowering, acid uric lowering, glucose lowering, beta blockers or any drug that under the investigator's judged could influence the results.
* Allergy/intolerance to any ingredient of the nootropic.
* High caffeine consumes (\>300mg/day, or \>3 coffees/day).
* Any non-controlled medical condition which could influence results or could be worsened by the participation in the study.
* Are deemed unsuitable by the investigator for any other reason, that prevent data collection.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Universidad de Granada

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jonatan Ruiz Ruiz

Associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Jonatan Ruiz Ruiz

Granada, , Spain

Site Status

Countries

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Spain

References

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Medrano M, Molina-Hidalgo C, Alcantara JMA, Ruiz JR, Jurado-Fasoli L. Acute Effect of a Dietary Multi-Ingredient Nootropic as a Cognitive Enhancer in Young Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial. Front Nutr. 2022 May 12;9:858910. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.858910. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 35634417 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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NOCOPE project

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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