UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000060452
Receipt number R000068922
Scientific Title Study on the Effects of Test Food Intake on Improving Cardiovascular Function - Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial -
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/01/25
Last modified on 2026/01/07 12:45:17

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Basic information

Public title

Study on the Effects of Test Food Intake on Improving Cardiovascular Function
- Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial -

Acronym

Study on the Effects of Test Food Intake on Improving Cardiovascular Function

Scientific Title

Study on the Effects of Test Food Intake on Improving Cardiovascular Function
- Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparative Trial -

Scientific Title:Acronym

Study on the Effects of Test Food Intake on Improving Cardiovascular Function

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

No

Classification by specialty

Not applicable Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study aims to evaluate the effects on cardiovascular function-related indicators and the safety of continuous consumption of the test food.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Cardiovascular-related indicators

Key secondary outcomes

*Secondary Endpoints
1) QOL Questionnaire
2) Brief Dietary History Questionnaire (BDHQ)

*Exploratory Evaluation Items
1) Quantification of Active Ingredients in Blood

*Safety Evaluation Items
1) Weight/Body Fat Percentage/BMI
2) Hematological Tests
3) Blood Biochemical Tests
4) Urinalysis
5) Physician Interview/Adverse Event/Side Effect Investigation
6) Subject Diary


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

Oral intake of the test food (1 capsule in a day; 12 weeks).

Interventions/Control_2

Oral intake of the placebo food (1 capsule in a day; 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

40 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

65 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1) Men and women aged 40 years or older but under 65 years at the time of obtaining consent to participate in the trial.
2) Healthy individuals without chronic physical diseases, including skin diseases.
3) Individuals with LDL cholesterol in the borderline range (120 mg/dL to 139 mg/dL) or mildly elevated range (140 mg/dL to 159 mg/dL).
4) Individuals with slightly elevated blood pressure.
5) Individuals who have received sufficient explanation regarding the purpose and content of this trial, possess the capacity to consent, voluntarily volunteer to participate after fully understanding, and can provide written consent to participate in this trial.
6) Individuals who can attend the designated examination date and undergo the examination.
7) Individuals deemed suitable for participation in this trial by the principal investigator.

Key exclusion criteria

Individuals
1) currently suffering from any disease and undergoing drug treatment.
2) with a current medical history of mental disorders, sleep disorders, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or a past or current history of serious diseases.
3) with a history of serious past or current medical conditions involving the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood, digestive organs, etc.
4) who have habitually taken or applied medications for disease treatment within the past month (excluding occasional use for conditions such as headaches or menstrual pain).
5) whose BMI is over 30 kg/m2.
6) who may experience allergic reactions to components contained in the test food, as well as individuals who may experience severe allergic reactions to other foods or pharmaceuticals.
7) with dietary habits that may affect test results.
8) who currently have, or have had within the past three months, a habit of continuously consuming foods for specified health uses, foods with functional claims, or health foods.
9) whose average weekly pure alcohol consumption exceeds 40 g/day for men and 20 g/day for women.
10) who have a smoking habit.
11) working rotating shifts or night shifts.
12) whose lifestyle may undergo significant changes during the examination period, such as extended business trips or travel.
13) who have donated blood exceeding 200 mL within the past month or 400 mL within the past 3 months.
14) who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or may become pregnant during the examination period
15) currently participating in other human clinical trials, or individuals who have participated in other human clinical trials within the past 3 months.
16) Other individuals deemed ineligible for this trial by the principal investigator.

Target sample size

80


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Aya
Middle name
Last name Abe

Organization

Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd

Division name

NUTRITION DIVISION

Zip code

510-0844

Address

1-3 Takaramachi, Yokkaichi, Mie, JAPAN

TEL

059-347-5411

Email

aabe@taiyokagaku.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Ryoma
Middle name
Last name Shimizu

Organization

TES Holdings Co., Ltd.

Division name

Administrative Department of Clinical Trials

Zip code

110-0015

Address

6F Kairaku Building 2-7-5 Higashiueno Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0015, JAPAN

TEL

+81-3-6801-8480

Homepage URL


Email

r.shimizu@tes-h.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

TES Holdings Co., Ltd.

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

Ueno-Asagao Clinic Ethical Review Committee

Address

6F Kairaku Building 2-7-5 Higashiueno Taito-ku Tokyo 110-0015, JAPAN

Tel

+81-3-6240-1162

Email

jimukyoku@tes-h.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

2026 Year 01 Month 25 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 12 Month 23 Day

Date of IRB

2025 Year 12 Month 25 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 02 Month 21 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 05 Month 22 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2026 Year 01 Month 23 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 01 Month 07 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000068922