N/A
Completed N=24
Effect of Phytochemicals From Theobroma Cacao on Mental Energy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01651793 ↗Enrolled (actual)
24
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Correct Responses on Serial 7 Subtraction Task — 40.91; 42.57; 43.04; 42.13 Correct responses — p=0.05
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine which substances in cocoa produces changes in mental energy. This is a double blind study. The primary outcome measures are performance on tasks of sustained attention (serial subtract, continuous performance test and Bakan task) at pre and 90, 120 and 160 minutes post intervention, energy and fatigue symptoms (profile of mood state), and ratings of motivation to perform cognitive tasks. The assigned interventions are the following:
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Correct Responses on Serial 7 Subtraction Task |
40.91; 42.57; 43.04; 42.13; 41.83; 41.35 | 0.05 |
| PRIMARY Performance on Bakan Task |
6.35; 6.00; 5.96; 6.09; 6.35; 6.57 | — |
| SECONDARY Vigor Symptoms (Profile of Mood State) |
3.78; 3.57; 3.52; 3.65; 3.91; 3.91 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women and men ages 18-34
- Lower than average feelings of energy (score of 200 mg caffeine
- Body mass index > 30
- Cigarette smoker
- Allergy to cocoa, chocolate or caffeine
- Frequent consumption of cocoa, chocolate-based products or fruits and vegetable containing flavonoids
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01651793). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.