RECRUITING

Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Mental Health in Healthy Adults

Study Overview

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Description

Spirulina platensis is a form of cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae, and is a superfood most known for being rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, and healthful phytochemicals. Spirulina supports brain health through neuroprotection offered by its antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and hormone regulation. The aim of this study is to supplement healthy adults from a campus community with 3g of spirulina, daily, for 8 weeks to improve mood and mental acuity in comparison to receiving a placebo.

Official Title

Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Mental Health in Healthy Adults

Quick Facts

Study Start:2025-04-15
Study Completion:2026-05
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06936202

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:16 Years to 65 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:Yes
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * healthy adults
  2. * ages 18-65
  3. * no underlying chronic disease or acute conditions
  4. * no autoimmune conditions
  5. * do not consume alcohol in excess, smoke, use recreational drugs
  6. * does not follow restrictive diets
  7. * will be recruited from the ASU university campus.
  1. * not have been clinically diagnosed with depression
  2. * not taking antidepressants, anxiety, or stress medications, or any other medications
  3. * drugs, or supplements that could influence mental capacities
  4. * not pregnant or breastfeeding
  5. * not a competitive athlete

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Carol Johnston, PhD
CONTACT
16024962539
carol.johnston@asu.edu

Study Locations (Sites)

850 PBC
Phoenix, Arizona, 85004
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Arizona State University

Study Record Dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2025-04-15
Study Completion Date2026-05

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2025-04-15
Study Completion Date2026-05

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • spirulina
  • depression
  • mental acuity

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Depression
  • Mental Acuity