University Of Reading

Researchers at the University of Reading are testing an online guided-writing program for people who care for a loved one with Parkinson's disease. The program asks caregivers to complete four writing exercises that encourage them to respond to their own struggles with the same k…

This trial tests whether two natural soy compounds, genistein and equol, can improve memory, thinking speed, and mood shortly after a single dose. Around 53 generally healthy adults will take either one of the supplements or a placebo, then complete a series of computer and paper…

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 i…

This completed Phase 1 trial from the University of Reading tested whether taking high-dose vitamin B6 (100 mg daily) can increase how much heat and electric shock healthy adults can handle before feeling pain. 43 participants were randomly assigned to get either vitamin B6 or a …

This study tested whether eating prebiotic-fortified bakery products (like bread and pastries) for several weeks could improve memory, mood, and reduce inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-75 who had mild memory complaints. 55 participants were randomly assigned to eat either t…

This study looked at whether drinking specialty coffee (a type high in a natural compound called chlorogenic acid) could improve memory, thinking speed, and attention in people with type 2 diabetes. Forty coffee drinkers with diabetes took part, drinking either specialty or regul…

This study tested whether a daily supplement called ETAS®, made from asparagus, could improve memory, mood, and reduce inflammation in healthy adults aged 60-80 who had mild memory concerns. 45 participants took either a low or high dose of ETAS® or a placebo for 12 weeks. Resear…

This study is testing whether a combination of wearable cameras, blood and urine samples, and online food questionnaires can accurately measure what people eat in their daily lives. About 133 adults in Great Britain will use these tools over 5 weeks, including a week where they e…

This study aimed to develop and test two new questionnaires for people with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The Recurrent UTI Symptom Scale measures symptom severity, while the Recurrent UTI Impact Questionnaire looks at how the condition affects daily life, work, and …

This study tested whether being active in nature—like walking or sitting in a park—improves thinking, mood, and stress more than indoor treadmill walking or doing nothing. 69 adults were split into four groups and followed for four weeks. Researchers measured attention, memory, s…

This study looked at whether serving foods that are easier to chew and swallow can help older adults in care homes eat more and faster. About 1 in 10 older adults in the UK are malnourished, and care home residents are especially at risk. Thirty residents tried two different meal…

This pilot study looked at whether eating plant-based fibers daily can improve memory, attention, and mood in healthy adults aged 60 to 75. Researchers measured thinking skills, gut bacteria, and mental health over time. The goal was to understand how diet might support brain hea…