Clinical Trial

Snacks and Brain Health

Not Yet Recruiting Phase 1/2
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Summary
This project will investigate whether daily snack consumption can improve memory, mood, and overall brain function in people with cognitive impairment. Sixty participants, aged 50 and older, with cognitive impairment, will be randomly assigned to eat snacks, either pecans or pretzels, for three months. Researchers will also study how snacks (pecans and pretzels) may influence the body, including changes in gut bacteria, blood markers of inflammation, and signals that connect the gut and the brain.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2026-01-12.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07348406
Lead Sponsor Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Conditions Cognitive Assessment, Psychological Function, GI Health
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2026-05-15
Primary Completion 2028-09-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-01