Can a supplement boost brain health? new study tests cat's claw and oolong tea for memory loss
NCT ID NCT07612449
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a daily supplement made from cat's claw bark and oolong tea can help improve memory and thinking in adults aged 40-85 with mild cognitive impairment. About 154 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 6 months. They will complete digital memory tests and wear an Oura ring to track sleep and heart health. The goal is to see if the supplement is safe and offers any benefit for brain function.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 154 people
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- Started
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Sep 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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40 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Demographics: Must be English-speaking and currently residing in the United States. * Cognitive Status: Must have self-reported cognitive impairment, defined specifically by a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of less than 25. * Technology Access: Must own an Oura Ring, maintain an active membership throughout the study, and have consistent access to a smartphone for app-based surveys and data syncing. * Medical Stability: Must be in good general health and medically stable, with no significant health changes in the three months prior to enrollment. * Consent and Compliance: Must provide signed informed consent and demonstrate a willingness to comply with all study procedures, including assessments and lifestyle considerations. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders: A self-reported diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or substance use disorder. This also includes a history of stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), intracranial hemorrhage, or seizure disorders. * Medication Use: Current use of cognitive-affecting medications or supplements, such as donepezil, memantine, methylphenidate, benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, or nootropics. * Allergies: Known allergy or sensitivity to cat's claw or oolong tea,. Reproductive Status: Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months. * Genetic Risk: Known carrier of the APOE-4 allele. * Recent Study Participation: Enrollment in another clinical trial or intervention study within the past 30 days.
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RECRUITINGWilmington, Delaware, 19808, United States
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