UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000058931
Receipt number R000067397
Scientific Title Study on the functionality of an amino acid mix food for healthy adult women with skin aging problems
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/09/02
Last modified on 2025/08/29 16:18:45

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Basic information

Public title

Study on the functionality of an amino acid mix food for healthy adult women with skin aging problems

Acronym

Study on the functionality of an amino acid mix food for healthy adult women with skin aging problems

Scientific Title

Study on the functionality of an amino acid mix food for healthy adult women with skin aging problems

Scientific Title:Acronym

Study on the functionality of an amino acid mix food for healthy adult women with skin aging problems

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

N/A (healthy adults)

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the test food on indices of skin aging in subjects consuming the food for 12 weeks.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Skin viscoelasticity R2 and R7 at week 12 of intake

Key secondary outcomes

Skin viscoelasticity(R0,R5,R6),
Transepidermal water loss,Moisture of the skin surface,VISIA score,Skin color quantification,Observation for skin condition by dermatologists,Skin Awareness 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

YES

Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking

YES

Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Treatment

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Subjects will consume the test food for 12 weeks.

Interventions/Control_2

Subjects will consume placebo food for 12 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

30 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

65 years-old >

Gender

Female

Key inclusion criteria

[1]Female aged between 30 and 65 at the time of informed consent
[2]Individuals who are healthy and have no chronic physical disease including skin disease.
[3]Individuals who are aware of skin deterioration such as elasticity and sagging
[4] Individuals who are aware that they consume a lot of carbohydrates
[5]Individuals whose written informed consent has been obtained.
[6]Individuals who can come to the designated venue for this study and be inspected.
[7]Individuals judged appropriate for this study by a responsible doctor.

Key exclusion criteria

Individuals (who)
[1]currently suffering from any disease and undergoing drug treatment.
[2]with atopic dermatitis, skin disease symptoms, and diseases such as liver, kidney, heart, lung, blood, digestive organs, mental disorders, and severe anemia. Also, those with a history of serious illness.
[3]undergoing hormone replacement therapy, and those with menopausal symptoms that have a strong physical and psychological impact.
[4] have a history of taking or applying medications for the purpose of treating a medical condition within the past month (excluding occasional use for headaches, menstrual cramps, colds, etc.)
[5] may be pregnant, pregnant women, breastfeeding women.
[6] may experience allergic symptoms due to ingredients contained in the test food, and individuals who may experience severe allergic symptoms due to other foods or medicines.
[7] have fewer than two bowel movements per week (suspected chronic constipation) and individuals who may use laxatives or constipation medications (including laxatives) during the test period.
[8] have continuously consumed or used foods containing collagen, L-histidine, or L-threonine, or pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, specific health use foods, functional foods, health foods, or supplements claiming skin-improving or anti-glycation effects within the past three months, or individuals who plan to consume or use these products during the trial period.
[9]with smoking habits.
[10]with irregular eating habits (e.g., eating only one meal per day, skipping dinner, etc.) or picky eating tendencies.
[11]consume an average of 60g or more of pure alcohol per day.
[12]may need to change their lifestyle during the study period (e.g., night shifts, long-term business trips, etc.).
etc.

Target sample size

84


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Daijiro
Middle name
Last name Ikegami

Organization

Ajinomoto Co.,Inc.

Division name

Planning Group, Amino Acids Dept.

Zip code

104-8315

Address

15-1, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

TEL

03-5250-8111

Email

daijiro.ikegami.6vb@asv.ajinomoto.com


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Seigo
Middle name
Last name Isozaki

Organization

Anti-Aging Bank Co.,Ltd.

Division name

Clinical trial support team

Zip code

101-0054

Address

3-21,Kanda-nishikicho,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo

TEL

03-5577-1010

Homepage URL


Email

isozaki@antiaging-bank.com


Sponsor or person

Institute

Ajinomoto Co.,Inc.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

None

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Self funding

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Human Research Ethics Review Board

Address

15-1, Kyobashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, 104-8315, Japan

Tel

03-5250-8111

Email

ajinomoto_irb@asv.ajinomoto.com


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

うえのあさがおクリニック(東京都)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 09 Month 02 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 08 Month 28 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 08 Month 28 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 09 Month 03 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 05 Month 31 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 08 Month 29 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 08 Month 29 Day



Link to view the page

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https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067397