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Algae power: could this supplement keep your brain young?

NCT ID NCT07379437

Disease control Sponsor: Capital Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether astaxanthin, a natural substance from algae, can slow brain aging in adults aged 50 and older. Over 6 months, 120 participants will take either a low or high dose of astaxanthin or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in memory, thinking, brain scans, and blood markers to see if the supplement improves mitochondrial function and reduces oxidative stress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis algae)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to help maintain cognitive function in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with only 120 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The supplement may show no benefit over placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Cognitive functionally normal elderly individuals aged 50 years or older with baseline MoCA scores near the borderline for mild cognitive impairment (MCI); subjects reporting age-related forgetfulness; community-dwelling residents who can cooperate with the research team to complete the intervention study. Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with hearing or language expression impairments that hinder communication; those with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hepatic, renal, or other organ diseases, or malignant tumors; individuals who have been taking astaxanthin or other antioxidant dietary supplements within the past month; those who have recently used medications that may affect neurological function; and individuals who are unable to undergo cognitive function assessment or refuse to sign an informed consent form.

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