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Effects of Different Polyphenol-containing Beverages on the Immune System and on Muscular Growth Factors

Study Purpose

In this research project, the effect of different polyphenol-containing beverages with varying alcohol content of < 0.4 vol% on immune function as well as muscular growth factors will be investigated

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Healthy volunteers are participants who do not have a disease or condition, or related conditions or symptoms

Yes
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 20 Years - 60 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Healthy.
  • - Age 20 - 60 years.
  • - Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - severe gastrointestinal disease or known malabsorption.
  • - use of proton pump inhibitors.
  • - malignancies.
  • - rheumatoid diseases.
  • - metabolic syndrome.
  • - acute or chronic infections or inflammatory diseases.
  • - use of medications or supplements to interfere with immune function.
  • - alcohol and/or drug abuse or addiction.
  • - dependent relationship with the project manager or his or her employees.
  • - pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- chronic illness or regular use of medication (except hormonal contraception) - smoker

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT04983420
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data.

Balgrist University Hospital
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

Johannes Scherr, Prof
Principal Investigator Affiliation Balgrist University Hospital
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Active, not recruiting
Countries Switzerland
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Food Sensitivity
Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: non-alcoholic Pilsner

1 L non-alcoholic Pilsner per day for 2 weeks

Experimental: non-alcoholic wheat beer

1 L non-alcoholic wheat beer per day for 2 weeks

Active Comparator: apple spritzer

1 L apple spritzer per day for 2 weeks

Placebo Comparator: lemonade

1 L lemonade per day for 2 weeks

Interventions

Other: - non-alcoholic Pilsner

intake of 1 L non-alcoholic Pilsner per day for 2 weeks

Other: - non-alcoholic wheat beer

intake of 1 L non-alcoholic wheat beer per day for 2 weeks

Other: - apple spritzer

intake of 1 L apple spritzer per day for 2 weeks

Other: - lemonade

intake of 1 L lemonade per day for 2 weeks

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International Sites

Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland

Status

Address

Balgrist University Hospital

Zurich, , 8008

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