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Can blueberries soothe inflammation in seniors with the blues?

NCT ID NCT05937165

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hebrew SeniorLife Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether freeze-dried blueberry powder can boost flavonoid levels and reduce inflammation in older adults with mild depressive symptoms. Six participants aged 65 and older consumed either a standard or higher dose of blueberry powder for three days. Researchers measured changes in urine flavonoids and blood markers of inflammation like C-reactive protein.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Freeze-dried blueberry powder
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a dietary approach to reduce inflammation linked to depression in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It only looks at short-term effects, not long-term benefits.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 65 years and older * Minor levels of depressive symptoms (center for epidemiological studies depression scale, ≥4 and \<16 points) Exclusion Criteria\*: * Unwilling to follow the study protocol * Cognitive impairment (assessed via the telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment) defined as individuals scoring \<19) * Self-reporting a history of major depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, or other psychotic or neurologic disorders * Self-reporting of history gastro-intestinal diseases/conditions e.g., of bowel resection, inflammatory bowel disease/syndrome, Celiac disease * Self-reporting immune disorders, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and other immunocompromising conditions * Self-reporting history of type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Self-reporting any history of substance or alcohol use disorder * Allergy to blueberries * Self-reporting use of anti-inflammatory (e.g., fish oil or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or immune-suppressant drugs * Are excessive tea or coffee consumers (e.g., \>3 cups/day) * Recent and consistent use of antibiotics * Currently taking or advised during the intervention to take anti-depressants * Current homicidal or suicidal ideation (assessed via the P4 Suicidality Screener * All deviations must be approved by the study sponsor

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Conditions

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Depression

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Aging Depressive symptoms

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hebrew Rehabilitation Center

    Roslindale, Massachusetts, 02131, United States

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