Soy power: could natural compounds sharpen your mind?

NCT ID NCT07742501

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Reading Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 12-week trial tests whether two natural soy compounds, genistein and equol, can improve memory, thinking speed, and mood in healthy adults. Participants take one of the supplements or a placebo daily and complete four one-hour sessions of cognitive and mood tests. The goal is to see if these compounds, which may protect brain cells, offer a safe way to support cognitive function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: genistein and equol, two soy-derived isoflavone supplements
What this could lead to: If these soy compounds work, they could point toward a natural way to support memory and thinking as we age.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The supplements may not produce noticeable benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome mood disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITION MOOD

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Psychology and Clinical Languages, University of Reading

Reading, Berkshire, RG6 6AL, United Kingdom

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