Randomized Study of the Effects of Glucose on Cognition in Healthy Young and Elderly People and Parkinson's Disease Patients

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 1969-12-31
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

This study will determine whether glucose facilitates memory in healthy elderly people and those with Parkinson's disease.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• Collaborator: University of Virginia

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Three groups of subjects are eligible for this study: Healthy young adults between ages 18 and 30; Healthy elderly adults between ages 60 and 90; AND Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior surgery to remove part of the stomach

• Diabetes, Addison's, or Cushing's diseases