The Effect of Synaquell™ on Objective Measures of Brain Health in Male and Female Youth Contact Sport Athletes
Mayo Clinic
Summary
This research is being done to investigate the dietary supplement, Synaquell (TM), for effects on brain function in youth contact sport athletes.
Description
This randomized clinical trial will compare a brain health supplement (Synaquell) with placebo in both male and female ice hockey players over the course of an entire season. The repeated measure design will compare pre- and post-season objective brain health parameters, including quantitated EEG (Neurocatch), blood \& saliva biomarkers, impact monitoring mouthguard, and a rapid number naming test (King Devick).
Eligibility
- Age range
- 13–19 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Fluent English Speakers * Medically cleared to play contact sport Exclusion Criteria: * An allergy to the ingredients of Synaquell™ or the placebo (ingredients listed on page * Clinically documented hearing issues, * In-ear hearing aid or cochlear implant * Implanted pacemaker or defibrillator * Metal or plastic implants in skull * Lack of verbal fluency in the English language * History of seizures * Allergy to rubbing alcohol or EEG gel * Pregnancy
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementSynaquell(TM)
7.9 grams (1 scoop) of Synaquell powder mixed with 12 ounces of water two times per day for the duration of the sport season. The daily amount taken by each participant is (15.8 grams).
- Dietary SupplementPlacebo
7.9 grams (1 scoop) of placebo powder mixed with 12 ounces of water two times per day for the duration of the sport season. The daily amount taken by each participant is (15.8 grams). The placebo looks, smells, and tastes like Synaquell but does not contain active ingredient.
Location
- Mayo Clinic in RochesterRochester, Minnesota