Nutritional Management of Post COVID-19 Cognitive Symptoms

Last updated: October 7, 2024
Sponsor: University of Alberta
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

medium chain triglyceride oil

Safflower oil

Clinical Study ID

NCT05705648
Pro00109795
  • Ages 22-50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about in brain "fog" complaints associated with long-COVID in people aged 22-50-years. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • the natural course of brain "fog" complaints

  • the effect, if any of supplemental dietary oil on brain "fog" complaints Participants will be asked to undergo some brain testing (X-rays and questions. Treatments they'll be given will be one of two supplemental oils to consume daily.

Researchers will compare outcomes in the two different oil groups to see if it has any effect on brain "fog" complaints.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • confirmed COVID infection, at least 3 months previously, with ongoing cognitivecomplaints

  • all other medical conditions stable, and on stable doses of medications (ifrequired)

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • COVID infection not confirmed by PCR or Rapid test

  • unable to speak English

  • pre-COVID cognitve complaints, and/or medical diagnoses affecting cognitive function

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: medium chain triglyceride oil
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
March 01, 2026

Study Description

Randomized placebo-control clinical trial comparing two types of nutritional oil and evaluating the impact, if any, on subjective complaints of long-COVID cognitive changes.

Connect with a study center

  • University of Alberta

    Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P4
    Canada

    Active - Recruiting

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