A verification study of the improving effect of consumption of the test food on the immune functio
- Conditions
- Healthy Japanese
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000052918
- Lead Sponsor
- ORTHOMEDICO Inc.
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 22
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Individuals who 1. are undergoing medical treatment or have a medical history of malignant tumor, heart failure, and myocardial infarction 2. have a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator 3. are currently undergoing treatment for any of the following chronic diseases such as cardiac arrhythmia, liver disorder, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disorder, rheumatic disease, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension 4. are taking "Foods for Specified Health Uses" or "Foods with Functional Claims" 5. are taking medications (including herbal medicines) and supplements 6. are allergic to medicines and/or the test food related products 7. take the test food or similar foods 8. are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during this study 9. have been enrolled in other clinical studies within the last 28 days before agreeing to participate or plan to participate another study during this study 10. have received vaccination for influenza or COVID-19 within the last three months before agreeing to participate 11. have pollen allergy such as Japanese red-cedar or cypress, or perennial allergic rhinitis 12. take foods which may affect the immune function such as mushroom, lactic acid bacteria, or Korean ginseng 13. have chronic fatigue syndrome, diagnosed a doctor based on persistent fatigue lasting for six months. 14. are smokers or have quit smoking within the last year before the agreement to participate 15. plan to have surgery within two weeks after the last consumption 16. have mental health issues such as depression disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other issues 17. have irregular sleeping time or habit due to work such as a late-night shift 18. have irregular lifestyles (such as diet, exercise, and sleep) 19. are undergoing medical treatment for menopausal syndrome 20. work in physical labor such as transportation of heavy objects 21. are judged as ineligible to participate by the physician
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. The cumulative number of onset days with common cold-like symptoms during the intervention period per participant
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Immune-related biomarkers (dynamics of immune cells, antibodies, and cytokines) 2. The maximum duration of the onset days with common cold-like symptoms during the intervention period per participant 3. The cumulative number and the maximum duration of the onset days with each symptom (whole body malaise, chilliness, feverishness, fatigue, sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal congestion, throat pain, cough, joint pain, and muscle pain) during the intervention period per participants