Astaxanthin supplement may shield brain from mental fatigue
NCT ID NCT06460181
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking astaxanthin, a natural antioxidant found in seafood, could help protect thinking skills after mental fatigue. Twenty-six healthy, active women aged 18–39 took the supplement and completed reaction-time tests on an iPad. The goal was to see if astaxanthin could keep the brain performing well when tired.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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
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- Ages
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18 to 39 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * The participant population will be healthy, recreationally active females between the ages of 18-39 without any medical conditions. To be deemed recreationally active, they must meet the World Health Organization minimum activity guidelines of completing at least 150 to 300 min moderate-intensity activity or 75-150 min of vigorous-intensity activity a week, plus muscle-strengthening activities 2 or more days a week. * Adult females with a stable body weight (± 5 lbs.) for 2 months * Adult females with a normal menstrual cycle * Adult females not on a low-carb, high-fat diet or intermittent fasting * Adult females who are not pregnant of actively attempting to become pregnant Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama, 35632, United States
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