UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000061326
Receipt number R000069678
Scientific Title Effects of exercise and tea catechin intake on physical and mental function in middle-aged adults
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/05/08
Last modified on 2026/04/20 22:09:01

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Basic information

Public title

Effects of exercise and tea catechin intake on physical and mental function in middle-aged adults

Acronym

Effectiveness of exercise and tea catechin intake in middle-aged adults

Scientific Title

Effects of exercise and tea catechin intake on physical and mental function in middle-aged adults

Scientific Title:Acronym

Effectiveness of exercise and tea catechin intake in middle-aged adults

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Middle-aged adults

Classification by specialty

Geriatrics Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of an intervention involving exercise and tea catechin intake on physical and mental function in healthy middle-aged adults who require lifestyle improvement, such as those without regular exercise habits.

Basic objectives2

Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1

Confirmatory

Trial characteristics_2

Pragmatic

Developmental phase

Not applicable


Assessment

Primary outcomes

Physical function (handgrip strength, knee extension strength, chair stand test), body composition, and quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area

Key secondary outcomes

Physical activity, sleep quality, sleep duration, and sleep efficiency


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Single blind -participants are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food Behavior,custom

Interventions/Control_1

Intervention group:
24-week intervention period
Tea catechin powder intake
Resistance training (recommended: at least twice per week)

Interventions/Control_2

Control group:
24-week intervention period
Consumption of placebo powder
Resistance training (recommended: at least twice per week)

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


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Eligibility

Age-lower limit

40 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

64 years-old >=

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1) Individuals without regular exercise habits
2) Men and women aged 40 to 64 years

Key exclusion criteria

1) Those who do not intend to exercise during the period.
2) Those who drink green tea frequently (more than 4 cups per day)
3) Currently taking medication or receiving outpatient treatment for a serious medical condition
4) Those currently under medical supervision for exercise or diet therapy
5) Individuals for whom exercise is contraindicated by a physician's judgment
6) People who have ever felt unwell after the consumption of green tea
7) Individuals with a current or past history of drug or alcohol addiction
8) Individuals who are currently receiving outpatient treatment for mental disorders (e.g. depression) or sleep disorders, or who have a history of mental illness
9) Individuals with extremely irregular lifestyles and rhythms, such as eating and sleeping patterns
10) Pacemaker users
11) Individuals who have participated in other clinical trials (research) within 3 months prior to the date of consent, or who plan to participate in other clinical trials (research) during the study period
12) Persons who are unable to comply with the recording of compliance with the various survey forms
13) People with allergies to green tea, barley grass or starch
14) Individuals who are otherwise deemed ineligible

Target sample size

100


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Hyuma
Middle name
Last name Makizako

Organization

Kagoshima University

Division name

Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

Zip code

890-8544

Address

8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8544

TEL

099-275-5111

Email

makizako@health.nop.kagoshima-u.ac.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Daijo
Middle name
Last name Shiratsuchi

Organization

Kagoshima University

Division name

Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine

Zip code

890-8544

Address

8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, 890-8544

TEL

099-275-5111

Homepage URL


Email

shiratsuchi@health.nop.kagoshima-u.ac.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

Kagoshima University

Institute

Department

Personal name

Hyuma Makizako


Funding Source

Organization

ITO EN Ltd

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Profit organization

Nationality of Funding Organization

Japan


Other related organizations

Co-sponsor

Central Research Institute, ITO EN Ltd

Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Ethics Committee on Clinical Research, Sakuragaoka Campus, Kagoshima University

Address

8-35-1 Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima

Tel

099-275-6624

Email

crmc@m2.kufm.kagoshima-u.ac.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

鹿児島大学(鹿児島県)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2026 Year 05 Month 08 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


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Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


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IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Preinitiation

Date of protocol fixation

2026 Year 02 Month 10 Day

Date of IRB


Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 05 Month 10 Day

Last follow-up date

2027 Year 05 Month 17 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 04 Month 20 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 04 Month 20 Day



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