Can a supplement and quick sprints boost your mood and immune system?
NCT ID NCT07480018
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking berberine (a natural supplement) or doing short, intense sprint workouts for two weeks can improve mental health, energy, sleep, and immune cell function. Forty adults with mild depression, anxiety, or stress took part. The goal was to see if these simple interventions could help wellbeing and reduce inflammation.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and Females * Aged 18-45 * DASS-21 subscale scores indicating "Mild" or greater category for Depression ≥ 10, Anxiety ≥ 7, and Stress ≥ 11 Exclusion Criteria: * Regular berberine intake in the last 2 months * Performs SIT regularly in the last month * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant * Chronic use of anti-inflammatory medication or medications that affect liver metabolism * Prior history of chronic conditions such as Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer * Severe and untreated anxiety or depression * Severe Peanut Allergies * Any contraindications to performing high intensity exercise
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado, 80631, United States
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