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临床试验/NCT01931930
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Effect of Perilla Extract on Improvement of Intestinal Discomfort and Bowel Function in Healthy Volunteers With Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Amino Up Chemicals Co., Ltd.2 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 47 人开始时间: 2012年7月1日最近更新:
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试验速览

阶段
不适用
状态
已完成
发起方
入组人数
47
试验地点
2
主要终点
daily gastrointestinal symptoms

研究概览

简要总结

In the current study the effects of proprietary Perilla frutescens leaf extract in comparison to Maltodextrin, a fully digestible carbohydrate (placebo control), on gastrointestinal discomfort and bowel function were investigated. The study was performed double-blind and placebo-controlled with a 4 week intervention period. Study products were taken two times daily (each one capsule before breakfast and dinner).

研究设计

研究类型
Interventional
分配方式
Randomized
干预模型
Parallel
主要目的
Supportive Care
盲法
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

入排标准

年龄范围
30 Years 至 70 Years(Adult, Older Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者

入选标准

  • Healthy volunteers without clinical diagnosed diseases with relevant effect on the gastrointestinal system or on visceral motility.
  • BMI: 19-30 kg/m2
  • Reduced bowel movements defined as an average of >1 and ≤ 3.5 stools per week for at least the previous 6 months
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms of at least 5 points
  • Male or female
  • Age ≥ 30 and ≤ 70 years
  • Nonsmoker
  • Written consent to participate in the study
  • Able and willing to follow the study protocol procedures

排除标准

  • Subject under prescription for medication for digestive symptoms such as anti-spasmodic, laxatives and anti-diarrheic drugs or other digestive auxiliaries
  • Relevant history, presence of any medical disorder or intake of medication / dietary supplements, potentially interfering with this trial at screening
  • Subjects with stool frequency of ≤ 1 stool every 7 days or > 3,5 stools per week
  • Subjects not willing to avoid pre- and probiotics for the duration of the study
  • Intake of antibiotics in the last 4 weeks and laxatives in the last 2 weeks
  • Change of dietary habits within the 4 weeks prior to screening (for instance start of a diet high in fibers)
  • Pregnant subject or subject planning to become pregnant during the study; breast-feeding subject.
  • Subjects with history of drug, alcohol or other substances abuse, or other factors limiting their ability to co-operate during the study.
  • Participants anticipating a change in their lifestyle or physical activity levels since this may also influence the results.
  • Known food intolerance or allergy.
  • Subject involved in any clinical or food study within the preceding month

结局指标

主要结局

daily gastrointestinal symptoms

时间窗: was assessed daily during 4 week intervention

The following gastrointestinal were rated and reported by the study participants on a daily based. Bloating, rumbling, feeling of fullness, passage of gas, abdominal discomfort (pain and cramps). The rating was done based on a number scale. 0 not at all and 4 extremely.

次要结局

  • validated questionnaires(assessed at visit 1 (before) and at visit 2 (after 4 week intervention))
  • stool consistency(reported at days with stool during 4 week intervention)
  • Adverse events(assessed at visit 1 (before) and at visit 2 (after 4 week intervention))
  • Stool frequency(reported at days with stool during 4 week intervention)

研究者

发起方
Amino Up Chemicals Co., Ltd.
申办方类型
Industry
责任方
Sponsor

研究点 (2)

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