The effect of coffee on brain activity and cognition

The acute effects of coffee on brain activity and cognitive function in a healthy older population

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ANZCTR

Registry ID

ACTRN12609001002279

Enrollment

Registered

2009-11-19

Start date

2008-11-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2020-01-13

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study is being conducted to see the effects of various coffee beverages on cognitive function, brain activity and mood in healthy older adults. The study will compare the effect of different types of instant coffee beverages. We will measure brain activity and performance on different cognitive and computer tasks before and after four different coffee beverages.

Interventions

Participants receive four types of instant coffee beverages with varying levels of caffeine over four study visits separated by at least a one week washout period. One coffee beverage is administered per study visit, in a within-subject, crossover study design. Each beverage contains 6g coffee dissolved in 300ml boiling water with milk if desired.

Study design

Allocation

Randomised controlled trial

Intervention model

Crossover

Primary purpose

Treatment

Masking

Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

50 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

Aged 50 and over Medically and psychiatrically healthy Light to moderate coffee drinkers Written informed consent obtained

Exclusion criteria

Clinically high blood pressure Smoker Currently taking psychotropic medications Allergy to lactose, gluten or wheat Hearing impairment

Outcome results