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NCT Number: NCT01881178

The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement Product Containing Cactus Fruit Juice (Nopalea) on C-Reactive Protein

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Inflammation Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

35 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Trivita Wellness Center

Scottsdale, Arizona, 06473, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

NOPALEA

Dietary Supplement

Primary outcomes

  1. HS-CRP

    Time frame: 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mark Mattie

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement Product Containing Cactus Fruit Juice (Nopalea) on C-Reactive Protein (NOPALEA)

Acronym: NOPALEA

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jun 19, 2013
Registry last updated
Dec 30, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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