Exploratory study to assess the efficacy of improving the intestinal environment by ingestion of chocolate

Not Applicable

• Conditions: healthy adult

• Registration Number: JPRN-UMIN000049960
• Lead Sponsor: Beauty & Health Research Inc.

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-03-27
• Study Completion: 2023-06-30
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete: follow-up complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1) Subjects who treatment by other doctors 2) Subjects who are allergic to chocolate, milk or soybean 3) Subjects who have headache by ingestion of chocolate 4) Subjects who have lactose intolerance 5) Subjects who take cocoa products four times a week or more during the three months before screening 6) Subjects who take natto four times a week or more during the three months before screening 7) Subjects who take food containing lactic acid bacteria such as yogurt, lactic acid bacteria beverage and four times a week or more during the three months before screening 8) Subjects who routinely use pharmaceuticals quasi-drugs, dietary supplements, health food products and FOSHU or during this study period 9) Subjects who had participated in other clinical trials within 1 month before screening, or plan to participate another study during this study 10) Subjects who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant 11) Subjects who are breast-feeding 12) Subjects who are heavy drinkers with daily average over 60 g in terms of pure alcohol 13) Subjects who are judged unsuitable for this study by investigator or doctor

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified