Enhancing Children's Cognitive Function and Achievement Through Carotenoid Consumption

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN · Dec 14, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how taking a supplement containing carotenoids—natural pigments found in many fruits and vegetables—might help improve cognitive function and academic achievement in children. The researchers believe that children who take this supplement will show better improvements in their thinking skills and school performance compared to those who do not receive the supplement.

To participate in this study, children need to be between 8 to 10 years old and have clear vision. They should not have taken any lutein supplements in the past six months and should not have any reported learning disabilities. If a child and their parent agree to join, they'll be part of a group that either receives the carotenoid supplement or a placebo (a non-active version) for a school year. This study is currently looking for volunteers, and it’s a great opportunity for families interested in contributing to research that could benefit children’s learning and development.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Child assent and parent/guardian consent
• • 8-10 years of age
• • No lutein supplementation within 6-months prior to enrollment (exception of multivitamins containing less than 1 mg lutein/day)
• • Absence of learning disability (parent-reported)
• • Tanner scale score ≤ 2
• • 20/20 or corrected vision
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Non-assent of child or non-consent of guardian
• • Above/below 8-10 years of age
• • Lutein supplementation within 6-months prior to enrollment (including multivitamins containing more than 1 mg lutein/day)
• • Identified learning disability (parent-reported)
• • Tanner scale score \> 2
• • Not 20/20 or uncorrected vision