Chicken soup for the brain? study tests daily supplements to ward off cognitive decline
NCT ID NCT04555655
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking a daily chicken extract or a peptide supplement for two years could help prevent memory and thinking problems in healthy older adults aged 55 to 75. A total of 276 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of the two supplements or a placebo. The goal was to see if these supplements could slow cognitive decline and understand how they might work in the body.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chicken extract supplement and peptide supplement
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these supplements could offer a simple, daily way to help maintain memory and thinking skills in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase study, so results are preliminary. The supplements may not work better than placebo, and any benefits might be small or not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Cheng Kung University Hospital
Tainan, 704, Taiwan
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Taipei Medical University Hospital Shuang Ho Hospital
New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan
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Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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