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Investigating the Effects of Beef Consumption on Cognitive and Brain Health
NCT06690892 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if eating more beef will lead to better cognition and a healthier brain in younger adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does eating more beef lead to higher scores on cognitive tests and better quality of life? * Does eating more beef lead to better brain function? Researchers will compare participants in the experimental group (participants who will eat 25 ounces of beef every week during the dietary intervention) to control participants (participants who will eat 5 ounces of beef every week during the dietary intervention). Participants will: * Be instructed to prepare and consume ready-to-eat beef meals along with their regular diet and not eat any more beef other than what they are given * Visit the study facilities once every week to pick up ready-to-eat beef meals; and complete a brief survey every week to track their consumption of the provided beef meals, and a dietary survey every 4 weeks * Visit the study facilities before and after the 12-week of intervention period for researchers to study them
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 5-oz packages
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 1-oz packages
Study Locations (1)
Nebraska
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Lincoln
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 240 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06690892
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06690892 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Nebraska Lincoln, which has 10 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Dietary Intervention appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 5-oz packages is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06690892 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Nebraska. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06690892 about?
NCT06690892 is a clinical study titled "Investigating the Effects of Beef Consumption on Cognitive and Brain Health". The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if eating more beef will lead to better cognition and a healthier brain in younger adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does eating more beef lead to higher scores on cognitive tests and better quality of life? * Does eating more beef lead ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06690892?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 240 participants. The study started on 2025-09-22. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT06690892 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Dietary Intervention, Cognitive Ability, General, Dietary Assessment, Dietary Proteins. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06690892?
The interventions under investigation include: Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 5-oz packages (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Ready-to-eat beef in frozen, 1-oz packages (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06690892?
This trial is sponsored by University of Nebraska Lincoln, which has 10 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06690892 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Nebraska. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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