UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000059504
Receipt number R000067859
Scientific Title Evaluation of the efficacy of continuous consumption of the study food on immune function - A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study -
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/11/04
Last modified on 2025/10/07 19:00:11

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Basic information

Public title

Evaluation of the efficacy of continuous consumption of the study food on immune function
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study -

Acronym

Evaluation of the efficacy of continuous consumption of the study food on immune function

Scientific Title

Evaluation of the efficacy of continuous consumption of the study food on immune function
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group study -

Scientific Title:Acronym

Evaluation of the efficacy of continuous consumption of the study food on immune function

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 study food intake on immune function in men and women aged 20 to under 60 years

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Questionnaire regarding physical condition

Key secondary outcomes

Immune cell analysis using mass cytometry, comprehensive relative quantification of blood cytokines, blood levels of cytokines


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

Consume one 65 mL bottle of the test beverage once each morning

Interventions/Control_2

Consume one 65 mL bottle of the placebo beverage once each morning

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

60 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1. Aged 20 to under 60 years
2. Japanese men and women
3. Have contact with others at least once a week through work or social activities
4. History of upper respiratory tract infection at least once a year
5. BMI 18.5 or more, and less than 30.0 kg/m^2
6. Able to enter electronic diaries via smartphone or PC
7. Received thorough explanation of study purpose and details, fully understood, voluntarily agreed to participate, and provided written consent

Key exclusion criteria

1. Currently receiving outpatient treatment or medication (including herbal medicine) for any illness (as-needed use permitted)
2. Under physician-supervised dietary or exercise therapy
3. Current or past history of serious disease
4. Atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial), bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other immune-related disorders
5. Consuming yogurt or foods containing lactic acid bacteria or bifidobacteria (eligible if discontinued after consent)
6. Currently taking quasi-drugs, Foods for Specified Health Uses, health foods, or supplements (eligible if discontinued after consent)
7. Lactose intolerance
8. Received vaccination for influenza, COVID-19, etc., within one month before screening visit, or plans to be vaccinated during study period
9. Current or past history of drug or food allergies
10. Irregular lifestyle due to night shifts or other shift work
11. Plans to significantly change lifestyle habits (diet, sleep, exercise, etc.) during study period
12. Excessive alcohol consumption (>=40 g pure alcohol per day)

Target sample size

200


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Masanori
Middle name
Last name Fukao

Organization

NISSIN YORK CO., LTD.

Division name

Development Laboratories

Zip code

348-8549

Address

272 Kamimurakimi, Hanyu, Saitama, Japan

TEL

048-565-4686

Email

masanori.fukao@nissin.com


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Hiroyuki
Middle name
Last name Kayama

Organization

IMEQRD Co., Ltd.

Division name

Planning and Sales Department

Zip code

104-0061

Address

6-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

TEL

03-6704-5968

Homepage URL


Email

clinical-trial@imeqrd.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

IMEQRD Co. Ltd.

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

Suda Clinic institutional review board

Address

2-8-14,Takadanobaba,Shinjuku-ku,Tokyo

Tel

03-6704-5968

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 11 Month 04 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 09 Month 05 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 09 Month 30 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 11 Month 05 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 03 Month 02 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 22 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 10 Month 07 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067859