Fishy fix for fading memory? perch essence put to the test

NCT ID NCT07239635

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a daily drink of perch essence can improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. Fifty-four adults aged 45 and older took either perch essence or a placebo fish stock twice a day for 24 weeks. Researchers measured changes in memory and thinking tests, along with blood markers and nutrition status.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: perch essence (dietary supplement)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help maintain or improve memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement might show no meaningful benefit over a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

School of Nutrition and Health Sciences

Taipei, Xinyi, 110, Taiwan

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