UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000061688
Receipt number R000070527
Scientific Title A study to evaluate the effects of regular consumption of a test product on glycemic-related parameters: a single blind, randomized, parallel-group, non-inferiority study
Date of disclosure of the study information 2026/05/26
Last modified on 2026/05/26 10:00:31

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Basic information

Public title

A study to evaluate the effects of regular consumption of a test product on glycemic-related parameters

Acronym

A study to evaluate the effects of regular consumption of a test product on glycemic-related parameters

Scientific Title

A study to evaluate the effects of regular consumption of a test product on glycemic-related parameters: a single blind, randomized, parallel-group, non-inferiority study

Scientific Title:Acronym

A study to evaluate the effects of regular consumption of a test product on glycemic-related parameters

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Not applicable Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

This study aims to demonstrate that regular consumption of a test product does not worsen glycemic-related parameters compared with placebo, thereby supporting increased consumption of a test product.

Basic objectives2

Others

Basic objectives -Others

Non-inferiority study

Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

The change in HbA1c from before the intervention to 24 weeks after the intervention

Key secondary outcomes

a. The measured value of HbA1c at 24 weeks after the intervention
b. The measured value of HbA1c at 12 weeks after the intervention and the change from before the intervention
c. The measured values of AST, ALT, gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase, ALP, total bilirubin, and total protein at 12 and 24 weeks after the intervention, and their changes from before the intervention
d. The measured values of fasting plasma glucose, 2-hour plasma glucose during OGTT, and Matsuda index at 12 and 24 weeks after the intervention, and their changes from before the intervention
e. The measured values of Fatty Liver Index (FLI) and NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS) at 12 and 24 weeks after the intervention, and their changes from before the intervention
f. The measured values of body weight, BMI, and waist circumference at 12 and 24 weeks after the intervention, and their changes from before the intervention


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Single blind -investigator(s) and assessor(s) 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

Consumption of the test product for 24 weeks

Interventions/Control_2

Consumption of the placebo for 24 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

18 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

65 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

Japanese male and female participants aged >= 18 and < 64 years with HbA1c levels within the normal range or slightly elevated (HbA1c < 6.5%) who do not meet any exclusion criteria, express willingness to participate in the study, and provide informed consent online

Key exclusion criteria

1. Individuals receiving treatment or medication for diabetes
2. Individuals who habitually consume Foods for Specified Health Uses or Foods with Functional Claims intended to suppress postprandial blood glucose elevation at least three times per week
3. Individuals who habitually consume 100% vegetable juice or vegetable-fruit mixed juice at least three times per week
4. Individuals with food allergies to the test beverage
5. Individuals with alcohol hypersensitivity severe enough to make alcohol disinfection difficult
6. Individuals planning to become pregnant or to breastfeed during the study period
7. Individuals with anemia detected on blood testing (Hb < 13.0 g/dL for adult males and Hb < 12.0 g/dL for non-pregnant adult females), or individuals for whom interpretation of HbA1c is considered difficult due to blood donation of >= 200 mL within the past month or >= 400 mL within the past three months
8. Individuals with chronic diseases requiring daily medication
9. Individuals diagnosed with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B or C
10. Individuals with a history of gastrointestinal surgery (e.g., gastrectomy or bypass surgery)
11. Individuals unable to maintain a stable daily routine, such as those working exclusively night shifts or extreme shift schedules
12. Individuals participating in other clinical studies at the start of this study
13. Individuals deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator or sub-investigator

Target sample size

112


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Naoko
Middle name
Last name Waki

Organization

KAGOME CO., LTD.

Division name

Diet & Well-being Research Institute

Zip code

3292762

Address

17 Nishitomiyama, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi

TEL

0287362935

Email

Naoko_Waki@kagome.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Naoko
Middle name
Last name Suzuki

Organization

ORTHOMEDICO, Inc.

Division name

R&D Department

Zip code

1120002

Address

2F Sumitomo Fudosan Korakuen Bldg., 1-4-1 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

TEL

0338180610

Homepage URL


Email

nao@orthomedico.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

KAGOME CO., LTD.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

KAGOME 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

The ethical committee of the Takara Clinic, Medical Corporation Seishinkai

Address

9F Taisei Bldg., 2-3-2, Higashi-gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tel

0357933623

Email

IRB@takara-clinic.com


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

医療法人社団盛心会 タカラクリニック (東京都)
Medical Corporation Seishinkai, Takara Clinic (Tokyo, Japan)

南町医院 (東京都)
Nerima Medical Association, Minami-machi Clinic (Tokyo, Japan)


Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2026 Year 05 Month 26 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

2026 Year 05 Month 22 Day

Date of IRB

2026 Year 05 Month 13 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2026 Year 06 Month 24 Day

Last follow-up date

2027 Year 04 Month 15 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 05 Month 26 Day

Last modified on

2026 Year 05 Month 26 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/icdr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000070527