Acute and Chronic Effects of Avena Sativa on Cognition and Stress
Acute and Chronic Effects of Avena Sativa on Cognition and Stress
NCT ID: NCT03689348 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 132 Completion: 2019-09-24
Conditions
Cognitive Change, Stress, Psychological, Mood
Interventions
Avena sativa, Placebo
Summary
The flavanoid and terpene phytochemicals present in wild green oat interact with multiple mechanisms relevant to brain function; including those which would modulate cognition and stress. The current study aims to test this in a group of N=128 males and females between the ages of 35-65yrs before and after 28 days supplementation of placebo, 300-, 600- and 900mg of a wild green oat extract.
Primary Outcome
Changes in mood; as assessed by the 'Profile Of Mood States' (POMS)