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Tufts University Ocean Spray, Inc. |
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Information provided by: | Tufts University |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00740077 |
This is a single-dose, pharmacokinetic study investigating the bioavailability of flavonoids and phenolic acids from cranberry juice cocktail and their breakdown products (in vivo metabolites) in healthy, older adults. Our hypothesis is that the compounds will be poorly but rapidly absorbed from the intestines and found in plasma and urine in extensively metabolized forms. These compounds will be rapidly cleared from plasma. Substantial amounts of unabsorbed compounds will be found in the stools.
Condition | Intervention |
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Healthy |
Other: Low calorie, sugar-free cranberry juice cocktail (54% juice) |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Basic Science, Open Label, Single Group Assignment, Pharmacokinetics Study |
Official Title: | Bioavailability of Flavonoids and Phenolic Acids From Cranberry Juice Cocktail in Healthy Older Adults |
Estimated Enrollment: | 10 |
Study Start Date: | August 2008 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | December 2008 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | December 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Cranberries are a particularly rich source of phenolic acids and polyphenols, particularly flavonoids. Among the 20 most commonly consumed fruits in the American diet, cranberries have the highest total phenol content. Health benefits attributed to cranberries include the prevention of urinary tract infections and stomach ulcers as well as improved oral hygiene. These benefits appear to be due principally to the ability of cranberries to interfere with the adhesion of some bacteria to select cell types and surfaces.
Cranberries and cranberry constituents, including several phenolic and polyphenolic compounds, have also been shown to possess antibacterial, antiviral, anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-tumorigenic, anti-angiogenic, and antioxidant activities. Most of this evidence is derived from in vitro studies and animal models. The limited number of human studies available indicate these phytochemicals are bioavailable and bioactive. However, more information is required on the bioavailability and metabolism of cranberry polyphenols, as well as on the relationship between cranberry dose and duration of use, to better understand their impact on risk factors for chronic diseases.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 50 Years to 70 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Diane L McKay, PhD | (781) 608-7183 | diane.mckay@tufts.edu |
Contact: Jeffrey B Blumberg, PhD | (617) 556-3334 | jeffrey.blumberg@tufts.edu |
United States, Massachusetts | |
Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University | Recruiting |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111 | |
Principal Investigator: Diane L McKay, PhD | |
Sub-Investigator: Jeffrey B Blumberg, PhD |
Principal Investigator: | Jeffrey B Blumberg, PhD | Tufts Medical Center |
Responsible Party: | Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University ( Jeffrey B. Blumberg ) |
Study ID Numbers: | PV4266 |
Study First Received: | August 20, 2008 |
Last Updated: | August 20, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00740077 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
cranberry flavonoid phenolic acid phytochemical bioavailability |
Healthy |