UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000059263
Receipt number R000067690
Scientific Title Evaluation of the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Study Food on Sleep: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/10/02
Last modified on 2025/10/01 21:03:39

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Basic information

Public title

Evaluation of the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Study Food on Sleep: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial

Acronym

Evaluation of the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Study Food on Sleep

Scientific Title

Evaluation of the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Study Food on Sleep: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial

Scientific Title:Acronym

Evaluation of the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Study Food on Sleep

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To assess the impact of four weeks of test supplement intake on sleep in individuals dissatisfied with their sleep quality.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Change in total score of the Japanese version of the Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS-J) after 4 weeks.

Key secondary outcomes

- Change in AIS-J subscale scores after 4 weeks
- Change in OSA Sleep Inventory MA version scores (sleepiness on waking, sleep initiation and maintenance, dreaming, recovery from fatigue, sleep duration) after 4 weeks
- Change in total score of the Japanese version of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (J-ESS) after 4 weeks
- Change in POMS2 (Adult Short Version) TMD scores (AH, CB, DD, FI, TA, VA, F) after 4 weeks
- Change in fatigue VAS questionnaire scores after 4 weeks
- Change in Cognitrax Basic work performance scores after 4 weeks
- Change in sleep EEG (SleepScope) evaluation items after 4 weeks
- Change in SPQ (Single-Item Presenteeism Question) scores after 4 weeks


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

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Test supplement: 4 tablets per day, taken with water or lukewarm water

Interventions/Control_2

Placebo supplement: 4 tablets per day, taken with water or lukewarm water

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. Age 20 to under 65
2. Japanese men and women
3. Dissatisfied with sleep quality
4. BMI under 30 kg/m^2
5. Able to enter electronic diaries via smartphone or PC
6. Fully informed of the study purpose and content, voluntarily consented in writing

Key exclusion criteria

1. Currently receiving treatment for any disease (including medication or Kampo; as-needed use permitted except for sleep medications), or history of sleep disorders/treatment (including OTC drugs)
2. Under physician-supervised dietary or exercise therapy
3. Current or past serious illness
4. Regular use of OTC drugs, quasi-drugs, specified health foods, supplements, or functional foods (participation allowed if discontinued after consent)
5. Household with infants under 1 year
6. Sleeping with young children (aged 1 to school entry)
7. Living with individuals requiring nursing care
8. Sharing bedding with others
9. Nocturia (urinating 3 or more times per night)
10. Diagnosed with or aware of sleep apnea
11. Unable to wear the EEG device during the study
12. Unable to abstain from alcohol on EEG measurement days
13. Sensitive skin prone to irritation from adhesive tape
14. Overnight travel or business trips during the EEG device period
15. Current or past drug or food allergies
16. Excessive alcohol consumption (more than 40g pure alcohol/day)
17. Heavy smoking (more than 21 cigarettes/day)
18. Shift workers with night shifts
19. Planning major lifestyle changes (diet, sleep, exercise) during study
20. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during study
21. Participation in other clinical studies within 1 month before consent, currently, or planned during study
22. Deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator

Target sample size

80


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Katsuyuki
Middle name
Last name Shiono

Organization

Algal Bio Co., Ltd.

Division name

Wellness Group

Zip code

277-0882

Address

Tokatsu Techno Plaza 301, 5-4-6 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa,Chiba 277-0882, Japan

TEL

04-7138-6207

Email

shiono@algalbio.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Hirokuni
Middle name
Last name Kayama

Organization

IMEQRD Co., Ltd.

Division name

Planning and Sales Department

Zip code

104-0061

Address

Daiwa Ginza Bld. 3F, 6-2-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

0367045968

Homepage URL


Email

clinical-trial@imeqrd.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

IMEQRD Co. Ltd.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Algal Bio 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

Suda Clinic institutional review board

Address

2-8-14,Takadanobaba,Shinjyuku,Tokyo

Tel

0367045968

Email

jimukyoku@imeqrd.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



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2025 Year 10 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 18 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 09 Month 16 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 10 Month 03 Day

Last follow-up date

2025 Year 12 Month 20 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 10 Month 01 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 10 Month 01 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067690