The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement Product Containing Cactus Fruit Juice (Nopalea) on C-Reactive Protein, a Blood-Born Marker of Inflammation
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 35 - 75 |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | May 2013 |
| Contact: | Mark E Mattie, MD, Ph.D. |
| Email: | mmattie@bridgeport.edu |
| Phone: | 203-576-4127 |
Nopalea Clinical Trial
This study has been developed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of a commercial
product (Nopalea) containing Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Juice in healthy adults. The research
method employs a double blind, placebo controlled, and time-series (repeat measures) design
with high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS-CRP) serving as a marker for inflammation -
testing for levels of CRP at time points: baseline (pre-test), 8 weeks (60 days) and 12
weeks (90 days). The final time point (i.e., 12 weeks) will serve as the post-test. It is
expected that baseline CRP levels in healthy participants will decline.
product (Nopalea) containing Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit Juice in healthy adults. The research
method employs a double blind, placebo controlled, and time-series (repeat measures) design
with high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS-CRP) serving as a marker for inflammation -
testing for levels of CRP at time points: baseline (pre-test), 8 weeks (60 days) and 12
weeks (90 days). The final time point (i.e., 12 weeks) will serve as the post-test. It is
expected that baseline CRP levels in healthy participants will decline.
Live within traveling distance of the research center. Access to a telephone in their
residence. Between 35 and 75 years of age Not currently ingesting Nopalea Not pregnant,
planning to become pregnant, or nursing a child Not currently taking anti-inflammatory
medications Medically stable - i.e. no recent major change in the last 3 weeks of
prescription or non- prescription medication Not diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Not
diagnosed with depression Not diagnosed with an acquired or congenital immune system
deficiency
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