Randomized Study of the Effects of Glucose on Cognition in Healthy Young and Elderly People and Parkinson's Disease Patients

November 29, 2005 updated by: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
This study will determine whether glucose facilitates memory in healthy elderly people and those with Parkinson's disease.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Subjects fast for 8 hours before receiving a test to determine their blood glucose levels. Following this test, subjects are randomized to receive either a glucose or saccharin sweetened drink. A series of memory tests and an additional 3 blood glucose level tests are administered approximately 15 minutes later. A minimum of 1 week afterward, the subjects return and receive the alternate sweetener followed by additional memory tests.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

120

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Virginia
      • Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22908
        • University of Virginia

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Three groups of subjects are eligible for this study: Healthy young adults between ages 18 and 30; Healthy elderly adults between ages 60 and 90; AND Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior surgery to remove part of the stomach
  • Diabetes, Addison's, or Cushing's diseases

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Collaborators

University of Virginia

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Carol A. Manning, University of Virginia

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 1998

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 18, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 18, 1999

First Posted (Estimate)

October 19, 1999

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 1, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 29, 2005

Last Verified

November 1, 2005

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 199/13548
  • K07MH001197 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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