Chocolate compound tested to boost walking in older adults with leg artery disease
NCT ID NCT04794530
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking cocoa flavanols daily for six months can improve walking distance in people aged 55 and older with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes leg pain and limits mobility. Researchers will compare a cocoa flavanol supplement to a placebo in 190 participants. The main goal is to see if the supplement helps people walk farther in a six-minute test.
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Northwestern University
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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