UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000058045
Receipt number R000066271
Scientific Title Effects of continuous intake of the test food on sleep quality: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover trial
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/06/03
Last modified on 2025/05/30 12:18:51

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Basic information

Public title

Effects of continuous intake of the test food on sleep quality: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover trial

Acronym

Effects of continuous intake of the test food on sleep quality

Scientific Title

Effects of continuous intake of the test food on sleep quality: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover trial

Scientific Title:Acronym

Effects of continuous intake of the test food on sleep quality

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy subjects

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To investigate the effects of a four-week continuous intake of the test food sleep quality, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial will be conducted in healthy adults aged 20 to under 65 years who report dissatisfaction with their sleep.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1

Confirmatory

Trial characteristics_2

Pragmatic

Developmental phase

Not applicable


Assessment

Primary outcomes

(1) Sleep Parameters

Key secondary outcomes

(1) Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS)
(2) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Questionnaire
(3) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)
(4) Snoring Parameters
(5) Gut Microbiota in Fecal Samples
(6) Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Fecal Samples
(7) Salivary Stress Markers
(8) Inflammatory Markers in Blood
(9)Biometric Data Collected via Wearable Devices
(10)Stool Frequency and Consistency


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Cross-over

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Double blind -all involved are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification

YES

Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking

YES

Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Consume the test food for 4 weeks, followed by the placebo food for another 4 weeks

Interventions/Control_2

Consume the placebo food for 4 weeks, followed by the test food for another 4 weeks

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

65 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1. Healthy male and female adults aged 20 years or older and under 65 years at the time of obtaining informed consent
2. Individuals who report dissatisfaction with their sleep
3. Individuals who sleep alone at bedtime
4. Individuals who have been informed of the purpose and details of the study, possess the capacity to provide consent, thoroughly understand the information, and voluntarily provide their consent via electronic informed consent

Key exclusion criteria

Individuals:
1.With sleep or psychiatric disorders under treatment or with a history of severe illness
2.With chronic diseases under medical treatment
3.With a history of or receiving treatment for serious cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, hepatic, renal, hematologic, or endocrine disorders
4.With gastrointestinal disorders under treatment or with a history of severe illness
5.With significant abnormalities in vitals, blood tests, or physical examination during the pre-screening
6.With past adverse reactions after blood collection
7.Suspected of having allergic reactions to the test food
8.With pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators
9.With a history of skin problems caused by alcohol disinfectants or adhesive tapes
10.Experiencing nocturia
11.Who may have blood contamination in their saliva samples
12.Who have recently donated blood or cannot refrain from donating blood during the study period
13.Regularly using medications, specified health foods, or nutraceuticals that may improve or inhibit sleepiness before bedtime
14.Regularly using medications that may affect bowel movements
15.Regularly consuming specific health foods (other than those affecting sleepiness) and who cannot discontinue these during the study period
16.Regularly consuming fermented milk or probiotic beverages and who cannot discontinue intake during the study period
17-19.Regular alcohol consumers, current smokers or those who have quit within the past 3 months, and those with irregular sleep or eating habits
20.Expected to undergo significant changes in living environment, dietary habits, or exercise routines during the study period
21.Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant, possibly pregnant, or intending to become pregnant during the study period
22.Currently participating in other clinical trials, participated within the past 4 weeks, or planning to participate during the study period
23.Deemed ineligible by the principal investigator

Target sample size

126


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Soma
Middle name
Last name Ode

Organization

Macromill, Inc.

Division name

Clinical Trial Unit, Life Science Division

Zip code

108-0075

Address

Shinagawa East One Tower 11F, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan

TEL

03-6716-0700

Email

ohde@macromill.com


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Ayumi
Middle name
Last name Sugioka

Organization

Macromill, Inc.

Division name

Clinical Trial Unit, Life Science Division

Zip code

108-0075

Address

Shinagawa East One Tower 11F, 2-16-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

03-6716-0700

Homepage URL


Email

sugioka@macromill.com


Sponsor or person

Institute

Macromill, Inc.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Nissin York Co.,Ltd.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Ethical Committee of Kobuna Orthopedics Clinic

Address

311-2 Joto-machi, Maebashi-shi, Gumma

Tel

027-212-5608

Email

sagawa@mc-connect.co.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions

医療法人財団同仁記念会 明和病院(東京都)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 06 Month 03 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2025 Year 05 Month 29 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 05 Month 29 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 06 Month 03 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 01 Month 24 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2025 Year 06 Month 02 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 05 Month 30 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000066271