- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01507259
Chocolate's Effect on the Cerebral Vasculature
A Randomised Trial of Effect of Chocolate Upon Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Healthy Adult Volunteers
The popularity of chocolate can largely be attributed to its mood elevating properties, research shows that it contains antioxidants that also provide physical health benefits. Dark chocolate, in particular, contains high levels of an antioxidant called epicatechin, which is known to cause changes in blood vessels by relaxing them and increasing blood flow.
Little is know about the immediate effects of chocolate consumption, or the differences between milk and dark chocolate with regards to these effects. The project will investigate the effect of a single bar of dark or milk chocolate upon blood flow to the brain, using simple ultrasound tests.
Study Overview
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Glasgow, United Kingdom, G11 6NT
- Western Infirmary
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- No regular medication including vitamins/antioxidants
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to perform breath-hold test
- Any known cardiovascular disease, diabetes, throid disease, high blood pressure, hyperlipidaemia or pregnancy
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
Group / Cohort |
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100 g containing 70% or 34% cocoa
Healthy controls
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70% versus 34%
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Study Completion (Actual)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Other Study ID Numbers
- GN11MT497
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