Fermented Papaya and Driving Simulator Older Adult Study

NAEnrolling by invitationINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

30

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

March 19, 2025

Primary Completion Date

March 30, 2026

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2026

Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Fermented Papaya Preparation (FPP)

Fermented Papaya Preparation (FPP) is administered in this study as a dietary supplement aimed at assessing its potential benefits for cognitive function and driving performance in older adults. Participants consume FPP as a 3-gram powder dose taken orally three times daily (morning, afternoon, evening) for a total of 8 weeks. FPP is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may influence cognitive domains essential for safe driving, such as attention, memory, reaction time, and executive function. This intervention is specifically designed to explore FPP's potential impact on reducing driving errors and improving psychomotor skills in a high-fidelity driving simulation environment.

Trial Locations (1)

32608

UF Smarthouse, Gainesville

Sponsors

Collaborators (1)

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Osato Research Institute

OTHER

lead

University of Florida

OTHER