๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The goal for this clinical proof-of-concept study is to compare an active biofield skin patch to a placebo patch on antioxidant function and mitochondrial function. A double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study design will be used.
Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.
๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy adults;
* Age 18 - 75 years (inclusive);
* BMI between 18.0 and 34.9 (inclusive);
* Veins easy to see in one or both arms (to allow for the multiple blood draws);
* Willing to comply with study procedures, including:
* Maintaining a consistent diet and lifestyle routine throughout the study,
* Consistent habit of bland breakfasts on days of clinic visits,
* Abstaining from exercising and nutritional supplements on the morning of a study visit,
* Abstaining from use of coffee, tea, and soft drinks for at least one hour prior to a clinic visit;
* Abstaining from music, candy, gum, computer/cell phone use (airplane mode is allowed), during clinic visits.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cancer during past 12 months;
* Chemotherapy during past 12 months;
* Currently taking prescription weight loss drugs (such as semaglutide);
* Currently taking cholesterol-lowering medication (for example: statins);
* Currently experiencing intense stressful events/life changes;
* Currently in intensive athletic training (such as marathon runners);
* Currently taking anxiolytic, hypnotic, or anti-depressant prescription medication;
* Immunization during past 6 months;
* An unusual sleep routine (examples: working graveyard shift, irregular routine with frequent late nights, studying, partying);
* Unwilling to maintain a constant intake of supplements over the duration of the study;
* Anxiety about having blood drawn;
* Pregnant, nursing, or trying to become pregnant;
* Known allergies related to adhesive materials.