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Poplar-type Propolis Dry Extract ESIT12 : Immunomodulation Efficacy Study

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Dietary Supplement: Verum
Registration Number
NCT05598749
Lead Sponsor
Fytexia
Brief Summary

The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the immunomodulation effect of ESIT12, a poplar-type propolis dry extract standardized in polyphenols, and its efficacy in subjects at risk of contracting upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), during a 12-week supplementation period plus 4-week follow-up.

The number of onset of upper respiratory tract infections, the symptoms severity and lasting and interferences with well-being will be assessed with WURSS-24 questionnaire. The quality of life will be assessed with the SF-36 questionnaire and a testimonial. Blood immune markers will also be assessed. Finally, long lasting benefits will additionally be evaluated 4 weeks after end of the supplementation period. The design of the study is double-blind, randomized, parallel and placebo controlled.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
350
Inclusion Criteria
  • inactive or minimally active according to the IPAQ short form questionnaire
  • BMI 18,5-29,9
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women positive at Beta-HCG serology test and who hope to become pregnant
  • Allergy to beehive products and known allergy (general)
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Congenital or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and disease
  • History of asthma (within prior 24 months) or chronic respiratory disease
  • Subjects who underwent medical treatment for COVID-19 within last 3 months
  • History of immune system disorder or auto-immune disorder
  • History of treated diabetes or treated hypertension
  • Evidence or history of hematological, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, hepatic, neurologic diseases, and malignancies
  • Cancers
  • Those considered unsuitable for the participation by the physician
  • No vaccination within 12 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No antibiotics within 12 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No anti-inflammatory drugs within 4 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No steroids within 12 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No immunological drugs within 4 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No food/dietary supplements within 4 weeks prior to enrolling in the study
  • No current or recent participation in another clinical trial (within 30 days prior to screening)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlacebo-
VerumVerum-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Supplementation Efficacy on URTI incidence12 weeks

The incidence of URTI developped in Verum compare to Placebo measured with the WURSS-24 symptoms questionnaire

Supplementation Efficacy on number of URTI incidence12 weeks

The number of URTI incidence per person in Verum compare to Placebo measured with the WURSS-24 symptoms questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Supplementation Efficacy on URTI symptoms12 weeks

The comparison of symptoms score (domain 2) between placebo and verum as measured with WURSS-24 questionnaire

Supplementation Efficacy on URTI severity12 weeks

The comparison of global cold severity (domain 4) between placebo and verum as measured with WURSS-24 questionnaire

Supplementation Efficacy on immunomodulation12 weeks

Assessment of immunological vigor (SIV) as monitored by 4 PBMC panels Panel 1 : global activation Panel 2 : Tcells focus Panel 3 : B cells focus Panel : Neutrophils / monocytes focus

Supplementation Efficacy on impact of URTI on quality of life12 weeks

The comparison of cold-specific functional impairments (domain 3) between placebo and verum as measured with WURSS-24 questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UCAM (Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia)

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Murcia, Spain

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