Tests wild blueberries for blood pressure, memory and gut health
Tests wild blueberries against a placebo in adults with high blood pressure.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Heart Health in Adults With High Blood Pressure
Key facts
- Where
- Atlanta, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 45 and 65 years old?
Source: NCT06735599, who can take part
Where in United States
- Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Georgia State University
- Trial code
- NCT06735599
- Record updated
- 2 September 2026
- Original description
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of wild blueberries on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in non-Hispanic Black and White adults with elevated blood pressure.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Wild Blueberry Consumption on Gut, Brain, and Cardiovascular Health in Non-Hispanic Black and White Adults With High Blood Pressure
The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of wild blueberries on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in non-Hispanic Black and White adults with elevated blood pressure.
Inclusion: Individuals 45-65 years of age; Diagnosis of elevated blood pressure or stage 1 hypertension (systolic blood pressure = 120-139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure = 80-89 mmHg) for at least 6 months; BMI 25-35 kg/m2 via anthropometric measurements; Ability to give consent.
Exclusion: Use of one hypertensive drug for less than three months; Allergies to berries; Use of more than one anti-hypertensive or statin drug, insulin, antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs, active cancer, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiovascular, thyroid, and neurological disorders or severe head injury; Smoking; Alcohol consumption (>2 drinks/day); Consuming antioxidant, probiotic, and prebiotic supplements; Pregnant or lactating; Participating in a weight loss program.