Exploring how botanical supplements can help brain health in older adults
Administrative Core/Structure
This study is looking at how certain plant-based dietary supplements might help improve brain and body health as we get older, and it's for people who want to see if these supplements can make a positive difference in their daily lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875570 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the potential benefits of botanical dietary supplements in enhancing neurological and functional resilience as people age. A collaborative team of experts will design and support clinical trials to evaluate these supplements' effectiveness. The project will involve rigorous data management and biostatistics to ensure the validity of the findings. Patients may be involved in trials that assess how these supplements can improve cognitive and physical health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are older adults interested in improving their cognitive and physical health through dietary supplements.
Not a fit: Patients who are not older adults or those who do not have an interest in botanical dietary supplements may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new dietary supplements that significantly improve brain health and functional abilities in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using botanical supplements for health benefits, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Soumyanath, Amala — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Soumyanath, Amala
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.