Effects of a Common Cold Treatment on Cognitive Function
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Effects of a Common Cold Treatment on Cognitive Function
IRAS ID
66478
Contact name
Martez S M Jawad
Sponsor organisation
Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare
Eudract number
2010-022857-41
ISRCTN Number
1
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
1
Research summary
A reduction in alertness and lower levels of performance are commonly associated with the common cold. Paracetamol has been shown to be more effective than placebo in treating symptoms associated with colds; caffeine has been shown to increase levels of alertness and improve performance of People'suffering from colds.This study will investigate any changes in alertness, performance and mood in subjects suffering the common cold, when taking a paracetamol and caffeine combination versus paracetamol alone.A reduction in alertness and lower levels of performance are commonly associated with the common cold. Paracetamol has been shown to be more effective than placebo in treating symptoms associated with colds; caffeine has been shown to increase levels of alertness and improve performance of People'suffering from colds.This study will investigate any changes in alertness, performance and mood in subjects suffering the common cold, when taking a paracetamol and caffeine combination versus paracetamol alone.A reduction in alertness and lower levels of performance are commonly associated with the common cold. Paracetamol has been shown to be more effective than placebo in treating symptoms associated with colds; caffeine has been shown to increase levels of alertness and improve performance of People'suffering from colds.This study will investigate any changes in alertness, performance and mood in subjects suffering the common cold, when taking a paracetamol and caffeine combination versus paracetamol alone.
REC name
Wales REC 1
REC reference
10/WSE04/67
Date of REC Opinion
14 Dec 2010
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion