The Effects of Blackcurrant Supplementation on Eye Health

Sponsored by Nutraceuticals Research Institute

About this trial

Last updated 4 years ago

Study ID

21-02-7800

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Yes

Accepting

30 to 60 Years

Female

Trial Timing

Ended 4 years ago

What is this trial about?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential for supplementation with black currant to support eye health among otherwise healthy adult women who spend 6+ hours per day using digital screens.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

* Female

* Age 30-60

* Lives in the United States

* Employed full time in an online work environment OR enrolled full time in an online learning environment (average of 6+ hours per day)

* Ability to understand study instructions

* Ability to provide informed consent

* Residence within 100 miles of the study center

Exclusion Criteria

* Low blood pressure

* Uncontrolled hypertension (i.e. systolic/diastolic blood pressure > 140/90)

* Uncontrolled diabetes (i.e. fasting blood glucose >180mg/dl)

* Any blood clotting disorder

* Ocular disease

* Best corrected visual acuity <20/30

* Cataracts

* Renal disease

* Active hepatitis or cirrhosis

* Acute or chronic infectious disease

* Pregnant

* Breastfeeding

* Currently trying to conceive

* Surgical or other invasive procedure planned within the intervention period