UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000058657
Receipt number R000067069
Scientific Title A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study on the effects of continuous intake of test foods on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in healthy women
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/08/01
Last modified on 2025/07/30 17:57:32

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Basic information

Public title

A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study on the effects of continuous intake of test foods on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in healthy women

Acronym

A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study on the effects of continuous intake of test foods on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in healthy women

Scientific Title

A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study on the effects of continuous intake of test foods on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in healthy women

Scientific Title:Acronym

A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative study on the effects of continuous intake of test foods on premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in healthy women

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy subjects

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

A placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group comparative trial was conducted on women aged 20 to 40 with normal menstrual cycles and premenstrual syndrome to examine the effects of continuous administration of the test product for one menstrual cycle on premenstrual syndrome.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

(1) menstrual symptoms

Key secondary outcomes

(1) Premenstrual symptoms
(2) QOL questionnaire


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Double blind -all involved are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Take the test food for one menstrual cycle.

Interventions/Control_2

Take placebo food for one menstrual cycle.

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

40 years-old >=

Gender

Female

Key inclusion criteria

(1) Women aged 20 to 40 at the time of obtaining consent to participate in the trial
(2) Individuals with a normal menstrual cycle (the last three menstrual cycles were 25 to 38 days, and the menstrual period was 3 to 7 days)
(3) Individuals with recognized premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms
(4) Individuals who have received adequate explanation of the purpose and content of this trial, possess the capacity to consent, have fully understood the information, voluntarily enrolled in the trial of their own free will, and whose consent can be obtained through electronic informed consent.

Key exclusion criteria

(1) Regular use of medications affecting premenstrual symptoms (e.g., oral contraceptives, hormones, OTC remedies), excluding temporary use of painkillers, laxatives, or antidiarrheals during the premenstrual period or menstruation.
(2) Under treatment or planning treatment for PMS, PMDD, dysmenorrhea, other gynecological, thyroid, autonomic, or mental disorders.
(3) History of gynecological disorders.
(4) History of mental disorders.
(5) Chronic conditions under treatment (e.g., anemia, allergies, asthma, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension).
(6) History of major gastrointestinal surgery or serious GI disease (excluding appendectomy), or under GI treatment.
(7) Pregnant, possibly pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study.
(8) Allergic to the study product.
(9) Regular use of health foods or supplements that cannot be discontinued.
(10) Heavy smokers (21 or more cigarettes per day).
(11) Regular alcohol consumption (60 g/day or more, 6 or more days/week).
(12) Irregular sleep or eating habits (e.g., night or shift work).
(13) Anticipated major changes in living, diet, or exercise during the trial.
(14) Participation in another clinical trial within 4 weeks or during the study period.
(15) Judged ineligible by the investigator.

Target sample size

100


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Soma
Middle name
Last name Ode

Organization

Macromill, Inc.

Division name

Clinical Trial Department , 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 Yuki
Middle name
Last name Mori

Organization

Macromill, Inc.

Division name

Clinical Trial Department , 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

yuk_mori@macromill.com


Sponsor or person

Institute

Macromill, Inc.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

TAIYO KAGAKU 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

Institutional review board of Tsukiji Futaba Clinic

Address

1-9-9, Tsukiji, Chuou-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tel

03-6226-5812

Email

tohru@hikobae.net


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



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 08 Month 01 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 07 Month 24 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 07 Month 24 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 08 Month 01 Day

Last follow-up date

2025 Year 12 Month 26 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 07 Month 31 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 07 Month 30 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067069