Join Clinical Research Study
The Marcus Institute for Aging Research is looking for older adults to learn more about the relationship between blueberry antioxidants and motivation to exercise. Join our compensated study today.
Fast Facts
65+ years old
Able to walk without assistance
spend most of the day sitting/Have a sedentary lifestyle
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Roslindale, MA
Study Background
Researchers at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research are looking to learn more about the relationship between antioxidants in blueberries and motivation to exercise in older adults.
Researchers think that eating dietary antioxidants on a daily basis may help reduce inflammation and improve motivation to exercise. The purpose of this study is to explore whether taking a study powder (either freeze-dried blueberry powder or placebo powder) will have an impact on inflammation as well as motivation to engage in physical activity.
Join the compensated study today to advance research.
Study Background
Researchers at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research are looking to learn more about the relationship between antioxidants in blueberries and motivation to exercise in older adults.
Researchers think that eating dietary antioxidants on a daily basis may help reduce inflammation and improve motivation to exercise. The purpose of this study is to explore whether taking a study powder (either freeze-dried blueberry powder or placebo powder) will have an impact on inflammation as well as motivation to engage in physical activity.
Join the compensated study today to advance research.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to explore whether taking a study powder (either freeze-dried blueberry powder or placebo powder) will have an impact on inflammation as well as motivation to engage in physical activity.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 65+ years old
- Able to walk without assistance
- Spend most of the day sitting/Have a sedentary lifestyle
Once enrolled, this 12-week study involves:
- A screening visit involving assessments of memory, mood, feelings, and attitude as well as medical history and health behaviors.
- 3 in-person visits (including a blood draw and assessments of mood, feelings and attitude) and 2 telephone check-ins over 12 weeks.
- Wearing a physical activity monitor on the wrist for the duration of the study.
- Consuming a randomly assigned study powder each day for 12 weeks.
Study visits will take place at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research in Roslindale, MA. Parking or transportation is provided. Three of the 5 study visits take place at the Marcus Institute.
