The Effects of Dietary Factors on Physiological Subjective Stress Responses in Cronically Stressed Subjects: a Randomised Clinical Trial

University of Helsinki1 site in 1 country101 target enrollmentSeptember 2011

ConditionsChronic Stress

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Chronic Stress
Sponsor: University of Helsinki
Enrollment: 101
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Subjective well-being
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The study aims to investigate the role of dietary factors in chronically stressed subjects. Previous studies have shown that milk proteins, B vitamins and probiotics may influence on subjective well-being in stressed subjects.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 2011

End Date

September 2012

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Helsinki

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Katri Peuhkuri

Principal investigator, postdoctoral reseacher, authorized nutritionist

University of Helsinki

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•STAI points 40-65
•BMI 18-30 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

•Gastrointestinal disease, diabetes or any other significant major medical morbidity
•milk allergy
•excess use of alcohol
•pregnancy and breast feeding
•waist circumference males \>102 cm, females \>88 cm
•no medication or dietary supplements influencing measured responses

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Subjective well-being

Time Frame: baseline and 4 weeks

Change in stress and mood states measured by State-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) and modified Profile of Mood States (POMS) at baseline and after 4 wk intervention