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Alpha-s1 Casein Hydrolysate on Sleep

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Polysomnography
Chronic Insomnia
Registration Number
NCT06199596
Lead Sponsor
Kuang Tien General Hospital
Brief Summary

This study investigates the impact of Aalpha-s1 casein hydrolysate (ACH; Lactium®) on sleep quality in individuals with chronic insomnia, employing both subjective sleep profiles and objective polysomnography (PSG) recordings.

Detailed Description

During the trial, the use of food or health products containing sedative or hypnotic ingredients or formulations is prohibited.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
38
Inclusion Criteria
  1. age between 20 and 80 who meet the diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) (Third Edition);
  2. PSQI score greater than 5;
  3. participants must voluntarily agree to participate in the trial after explanation by a physician and complete the informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. currently using tranquilizers, hypnotics, or stimulant-related medications or substances (such as coffee or energy drinks);
  2. patients with a history of significant head trauma;
  3. individuals with alcohol abuse within the past year;
  4. those with other severe medical conditions (e.g., hepatic or renal dysfunction);
  5. Pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers;
  6. participants unable to comply with the trial schedule;
  7. individuals on a vegetarian diet;
  8. those with allergies to dairy products.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sleep qualitybaseline and 4th week

Polysomnography (PSG)

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)2nd and 4th week

A sleep-related questionnaire, ranging from 0 to 21 with the higher total score indicating worse sleep quality.

General Sleep Disturbance Scale (GSDS)2nd and 4th week

A sleep-related questionnaire, ranging from 0 (no disturbance) to 147 (extreme sleep disturbance).

Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)2nd and 4th week

A sleep-related questionnaire, ranging from 0 to 28, where higher scores indicate more acute symptoms of insomnia.

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)2nd and 4th week

A sleep-related questionnaire, ranging from 0 to 21. A total score of \>8 points denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)2nd and 4th week

A sleep-related questionnaire, ranging from 0 to 24. Scores from 0 to 10 reflect normal levels of daytime sleepiness, and scores over 10 are considered to reflect excessive daytime sleepiness.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Kuang Tien General Hospital

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Taichung, Taiwan

Kuang Tien General Hospital
🇨🇳Taichung, Taiwan

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