Health-related Benefits of Introducing Table Olives Into the Diet of Young Adults: Olives For Health
Launched by YALE UNIVERSITY · Jan 19, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
The "Olives For Health" study is looking at whether adding table olives to the diet can improve health for young adults. Previous research suggests that eating olives might help with heart health and reduce inflammation, but there haven’t been many studies focused on young, healthy individuals. In this trial, participants will eat six olives each day for five weeks, and researchers will take blood samples at the start and end of the study to see if there are any changes in health markers.
To be eligible to join, you need to be a Yale College freshman, sophomore, or junior, at least 18 years old, and willing to eat six olives daily. You should also be able to commit to the study's requirements and provide informed consent. Unfortunately, seniors and individuals with certain health conditions or allergies related to olives cannot participate. If you join, you can expect to follow the dietary plan, provide blood samples, and help contribute to valuable research on healthy eating!
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Yale College Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- • Ability and desire to sign informed consent
- • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
- • Male or female, age 18 on the day of consent
- • Ability and desire to consume 6 olives daily
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Yale College Senior
- • Unable to provide informed consent form
- • Self-reported pregnancy
- • Unwillingness to comply with all study procedures and/or be available for the duration of the study
- • Inability and desire to consistently consume 6 olives per day
- • Inability to consume fruit with pits
- • Current and consistent use of \> 6 olives per day
- • Current and consistent use of ≥ 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) per day
- • Known allergic reactions to olives and/or their derivatives
- • Known reactions to blood draw
About Yale University
Yale University, a prestigious Ivy League institution located in New Haven, Connecticut, is renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and clinical innovation. With a rich history of academic excellence and a robust infrastructure for scientific inquiry, Yale serves as a leading sponsor for clinical trials aimed at improving patient care and developing new therapeutic approaches. The university's multidisciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians collaborate to conduct rigorous and ethical studies, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address critical health challenges. Through its dedication to fostering an environment of inquiry and discovery, Yale University plays a pivotal role in translating research findings into clinical practice, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for diverse populations.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Tassos Kyriakides, PhD
Principal Investigator
Yale University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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