Grapes vs. stress: can a snack shield your brain?
NCT ID NCT06923722
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether eating grapes rich in flavonoids can protect brain blood flow, thinking, and blood vessel health during mental stress. 44 healthy young adults will consume either a high-flavonoid grape powder or a low-flavonoid placebo before a stress task. The goal is to see if grapes can prevent the negative effects of stress on the brain and body.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 44 people
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- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and females * 18 - 40 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers * Consumes \> 21 units of alcohol per week * History of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, liver or inflammatory diseases * Suffers from blood-clotting disorders * Allergies or intolerances to foods * On a weight reducing dietary regiment * Currently taking dietary supplements, including fatty acids and vitamins * On long-term medication or have been on antibiotics in the last 3 months * Has an infection at present (e.g. cold) or viral infection
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation Sciences
RECRUITINGBirmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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