The Cognitive and Cerebral Blood Flow Effects of Resveratrol

May 17, 2012 updated by: Northumbria University

Effects of Resveratrol on Cerebral Blood Flow Parameters and Cognitive Performance in Humans: a Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Crossover Investigation

Research shows that resveratrol is able to induce vasodilation (and therefore blood flow) by interacting with nitric oxide (NO). Research also shows that acute administration of metabolic substrates, like oxygen and glucose, can enhance aspects of cognitive performance in young, healthy humans. The aim of this investigation was to determine if the consumption of resveratrol could modulate cerebral blood flow and if this in turn could influence cognitive performance by increasing access to blood borne metabolic fuel. Results showed that compared to placebo, after consuming 500mg pure trans-resveratrol, levels of total haemoglobin were significantly higher in the frontal cortex of young, healthy participants during cognitive task completion. Cognitive performance was not effected.

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

24

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

      • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE1 8ST
        • Northumbria University

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 to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male/female,
  • Healthy
  • Age 18-35 years old
  • Non smoker
  • Proficient in English
  • Not taking any herbal or prescription medications
  • Not pregnant
  • Does not drink more than 6 cups of coffee per day

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Suffered a head injury, neurological disorder or neuro-developmental disorder
  • Food allergies/intolerances

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: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Crossover Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Transmax from Biotivia.
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Pharmaceutical grade silica
Experimental: Resveratrol 250mg
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Transmax from Biotivia.
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Pharmaceutical grade silica
Experimental: Resveratrol 500mg
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Transmax from Biotivia.
All 24 participants who completed the study took part in 3 conditions; receiving either 250mg resveratrol, 500mg resveratrol or placebo on separate days (with a 48hr-14day wash out period between each treatment) with the order dictated by a latin square. Treatment was administered in capsule form and in a double blind manner.
Other Names:
  • Pharmaceutical grade silica

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Modulation of Levels of Total Haemoglobin
Time Frame: 0-81 mins (absorption period=1- 45 mins , post dose period 46- 81 mins)
This outcome measure provides the change from baseline values (in µmol/L) of total levels of haemoglobin during the 46-81 min post dose testing period. This was measured in the frontal cortex by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
0-81 mins (absorption period=1- 45 mins , post dose period 46- 81 mins)
Modulation of Deoxygenated Levels of Haemoglobin
Time Frame: 0-81 mins (absorption period=1- 45 mins , post dose period 46- 81 mins)
This outcome measure provides the change from baseline values (in µmol/L) of levels of deoxygenated haemoglobin during the 46-81 min post dose testing period. This was measured in the frontal cortex by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).
0-81 mins (absorption period=1- 45 mins , post dose period 46- 81 mins)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Participants With Significant Modulation of Cognitive Performance
Time Frame: 46-81 mins post dose
This outcome measure assessed any significant modulation of cognitive task performance during the 46-81 min post dose period. The cognitive tasks utilized were cognitively demanding computer based, numerical tasks which assessed working memory. Significant modulation is defined as significant difference between baseline and post-dose task performance.
46-81 mins post dose

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 6, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

November 9, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 23, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 17, 2012

Last Verified

May 1, 2012

More Information

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