UC San Diego launches first-of-its-kind clinical trial to see if mushrooms can fight COVID
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Can Ancient Botanical Therapies Help Treat COVID 19?
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FDA Approved Clinical Trials
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COVID, Mushrooms, & Immune Modulators
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George Washington Univ. Integrative Medicine
Preoperative Flavanols Supplementation in Elderly Patients to Reduce Inflammatory Markers and Improve Mitochondrial Function
Led by Dr. Byron Fergerson, Clinical Professor and Vice Chair of Anesthesiology at UCSD Health, this study evaluates a flavanol-based supplement aimed at supporting recovery and overall health in patients 50 years or older preparing for hip or knee replacement surgery.
Study Activities
Participants will complete two in-home blood draws, take one 500 mg capsule daily for 14 days, log their intake, and answer questionnaires.
Participant Benefits
While direct health benefits cannot be guaranteed, the flavanol supplement may reduce inflammation and support antioxidant activity. Other possible benefits include improved cognition, mood, and recovery. Participants may receive up to $100 upon completion.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 50 or older
- Reside in San Diego County
- Scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery
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Additional eligibility requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator, please contact us for screening.
Evaluating the Effects of Magnesium on Arterial Compliance and Cerebral Blood Flow
This feasibility study aims to examine whether 12 weeks of magnesium supplementation (450 mg magnesium citrate 3x day with food) might increase cerebral blood flow and reduce the stiffness of the medium-sized arteries in the brain of obese patients with metabolic syndrome. Blood and MRI are measured before and after the intervention.
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Additional eligibility requirements may be reviewed with the study coordinator, please contact us for screening.