UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000059384
Receipt number R000067920
Scientific Title A Study on the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Test Food on Immune and Aging Markers - Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparison -
Date of disclosure of the study information 2025/10/25
Last modified on 2025/10/14 10:34:35

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Basic information

Public title

A Study on the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Test Food on Immune and Aging Markers

Acronym

A Study on the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Test Food on Immune and Aging Markers

Scientific Title

A Study on the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Test Food on Immune and Aging Markers
- Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparison -

Scientific Title:Acronym

A Study on the Effects of Continued Consumption of the Test Food on Immune and Aging Markers
- Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group Comparison -

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

To evaluate the effects of continuous intake of the test food on immune and aging markers in adult men and women.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

-Health status questionnaire
-Aging markers

Key secondary outcomes

-Immune function-related biomarkers
-Gut microbiota
-QOL Questionnaire
-Physical examination
-Incidence of adverse events and side effects


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

The test food is taken every day.

Interventions/Control_2

The placebo food is taken every day.

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

70 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1. Age 20 to under 70
2. Japanese men and women
3. BMI >=18.5 kg/m^2 and <30.0 kg/m^2
4. History of at least one upper respiratory tract infection per year
5. Regular contact with others at least once a week through work or social activities
6. Ability to enter electronic diaries via smartphone or PC
7. Received thorough explanation of study purpose and content, fully understood, voluntarily consented to participate, and provided written informed consent

Key exclusion criteria

1. Currently receiving outpatient treatment for any disease or taking medication, including Kampo (as-needed use permitted)
2. Under physician-supervised dietary or exercise therapy
3. Current or past history of serious illness
4. Atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial), bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other immune-related disorders
5. Consumes yogurt, lactic acid bacteria, or bifidobacteria-containing foods three or more times per week
6. Regular use (three or more days per week) of over-the-counter drugs, quasi-drugs, specified health foods, supplements, or unwillingness to refrain from starting new intake during the study
7. Vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19, or other infections within one month prior to first visit, or plans to be vaccinated during the study
8. Plans to use medications affecting immune function or gut environment (e.g., anti-allergy drugs, antibiotics, probiotics, laxatives) during the study
9. Scheduled for endoscopy, barium examination, or H. pylori eradication during the study
10. Current or past drug or food allergies
11. Irregular lifestyle due to night shifts or rotating shifts
12. Plans to significantly change lifestyle habits (diet, sleep, exercise, etc.) during the study
13. Excessive alcohol consumption (>=40g pure alcohol per day)
14. Plans for overseas travel during the study
15. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy during the study
16. Blood donation of >200ml within 1 month or >400ml within 3 months prior to screening
17. Participation in another clinical study within 1 month prior to consent, currently participating, or planning to participate during the study
18. Deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator

Target sample size

60


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 Yoshitada
Middle name
Last name Hira

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

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

Suda Clinic institutional review board

Address

2-8-14,Takadanobaba,Shinjyuku,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 10 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 08 Month 27 Day

Date of IRB


Anticipated trial start date

2025 Year 12 Month 18 Day

Last follow-up date

2026 Year 03 Month 13 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 14 Day

Last modified on

2025 Year 10 Month 14 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/icdr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000067920