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Lutein and Alzheimer's Disease Study (LAD)

Primary Purpose

Alzheimer's Disease

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 2
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
lutein/zeaxanthin
placebo
Sponsored by
Oregon Health and Science University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Alzheimer's Disease

Eligibility Criteria

55 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed with moderately severe Alzheimer's disease

Sites / Locations

  • Oregon Health and Science University

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

1

2

Arm Description

Daily Lutein/zeaxanthin supplementation with a meal

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

oxidative damage markers

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
January 4, 2008
Last Updated
August 8, 2019
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborators
Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00596024
Brief Title
Lutein and Alzheimer's Disease Study
Acronym
LAD
Official Title
Lutein and Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer's Disease - A Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2019
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Lack of enrollment
Study Start Date
December 2007 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2009 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2009 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Collaborators
Oregon Partnership for Alzheimer's Research

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Oxidative damage by free radicals may be involved in causing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Free radicals may lead to death of nerve cells and decline in brain function. Certain antioxidants may suppress this free radical damage associated with AD. Carotenoids are a family of naturally occurring antioxidants that have important functions for human health. Carotenoids are known to reduce oxidative damage, but their effects have not been studied in AD patients. The objective of the study is to examine whether lutein supplementation helps to reduce oxidative damage from free radicals in AD patients.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Alzheimer's Disease

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
3 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
1
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Daily Lutein/zeaxanthin supplementation with a meal
Arm Title
2
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
lutein/zeaxanthin
Intervention Description
daily supplementation of lutein and zeaxanthin at dose of 12 mg/day
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
placebo
Intervention Description
placebo capsules with the same size and coating as those of lutein/zeaxanthin supplements without active ingredients
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
oxidative damage markers
Time Frame
3 months

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
55 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with moderately severe Alzheimer's disease
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Wei Wang, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
Oregon Health and Science University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Oregon Health and Science University
City
Portland
State/Province
Oregon
ZIP/Postal Code
97239
Country
United States

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