Chicken soup for the brain? study tests supplement for memory decline

NCT ID NCT04555655

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tested whether a daily chicken extract and peptide supplement could prevent or slow cognitive decline in older adults without dementia. Over 2 years, 276 participants aged 55-75 with normal cognition or mild memory issues took either the supplement or a placebo. The study measured changes in memory tests and brain scans to see if the supplement had any protective effect.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Cheng Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, 704, Taiwan

  • Taipei Medical University Hospital Shuang Ho Hospital

    New Taipei City, 235, Taiwan

  • Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

    Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan

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