INSIDE: Intervenção da Suplementação Nutricional na Melhoria do Declínio Cognitivo no Idoso.
INSIDE: Intervenção da Suplementação Nutricional na Melhoria do Declínio Cognitivo no Idoso.
This study investigates the effect of nutritional supplementation on cognitive performance in older adults over a 90-day period using a double-blind randomized controlled design. The study includes 50 participants, aged 65 or older, randomly assigned to either a supplement group or a placebo group. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. Assessments will be conducted pre- and post-intervention to determine the effect of the supplementation on cognitive performance. Key outcomes include cognitive status measured by MoCA, adherence to supplementation, and potential side effects. The findings will provide insights into the potential role of nutritional interventions in mitigating age-related cognitive decline.
Inclusion Criteria:
Community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older Evidence of mild cognitive decline (score < 26 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment - MoCA) Ability to provide written informed consent Willingness and ability to comply with study procedures and attend scheduled evaluations
- Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of dementia or any neurodegenerative disease (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) Epilepsy and neurologically related conditions Severe sensory deficits (e.g., profound visual or hearing impairment) that impair cognitive assessment Current use of cognitive-enhancing medications or supplements that cannot be discontinued History of allergy or intolerance to components of the nutritional supplement Unstable chronic medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, heart failure, renal insufficiency) Participation in another clinical trial in the previous 3 months