UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial

Unique ID issued by UMIN UMIN000039266
Receipt number R000044781
Scientific Title A study on the effects of Jerusalem artichoke inulin intake on reducing visceral fat: A double-blind parallel group comparative study.
Date of disclosure of the study information 2020/01/27
Last modified on 2020/07/21 14:48:23

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Basic information

Public title

A study on the effects of Jerusalem artichoke inulin intake on reducing visceral fat: A double-blind parallel group comparative study.

Acronym

A study on the effects of Jerusalem artichoke inulin intake on reducing visceral fat: A double-blind parallel group comparative study.

Scientific Title

A study on the effects of Jerusalem artichoke inulin intake on reducing visceral fat: A double-blind parallel group comparative study.

Scientific Title:Acronym

A study on the effects of Jerusalem artichoke inulin intake on reducing visceral fat: A double-blind parallel group comparative study.

Region

Japan


Condition

Condition

Healthy adults

Classification by specialty

Adult

Classification by malignancy

Others

Genomic information

NO


Objectives

Narrative objectives1

The aim is to examine whether a 12-week continuous intake of Jerusalem artichoke inulin-containing product (test product) affects visceral fat in mildly overweight men and women aged 20-64 who are slightly constipated.

Basic objectives2

Safety,Efficacy

Basic objectives -Others


Trial characteristics_1


Trial characteristics_2


Developmental phase



Assessment

Primary outcomes

Visceral fat area (V), Subcutaneous fat area (S), Total fat area, Weight, Body mass index (BMI), and Waist circumference.

Key secondary outcomes

Stool test (a simple analysis to see changes in bacterial population using T-RFLP), Defecation questionnaire, TG, T-Cho, HDL-C, LDL-C, HbA1c, Blood glucose levels, and Serum uric acid levels.


Base

Study type

Interventional


Study design

Basic design

Parallel

Randomization

Randomized

Randomization unit

Individual

Blinding

Double blind -all involved are blinded

Control

Placebo

Stratification


Dynamic allocation


Institution consideration


Blocking


Concealment



Intervention

No. of arms

2

Purpose of intervention

Prevention

Type of intervention

Food

Interventions/Control_1

Dissolve Jerusalem artichoke inulin-containing product (test product) in a beverage or others. Drink it once daily.

Interventions/Control_2

Dissolve placebo in a beverage or others. Drink it once daily.

Interventions/Control_3


Interventions/Control_4


Interventions/Control_5


Interventions/Control_6


Interventions/Control_7


Interventions/Control_8


Interventions/Control_9


Interventions/Control_10



Eligibility

Age-lower limit

20 years-old <=

Age-upper limit

65 years-old >

Gender

Male and Female

Key inclusion criteria

1. BMI of 23.0 kg/m2 to < 30.0 kg/m2
2. Those who are slightly constipated and have 3 to 5 stools per week.
3. Those whose constipation symptoms have lasted for more than 3 months.
4. Those who do not change or do not intend to change daily life habits during the study period.
5. Those who can provide their written informed consent.

Key exclusion criteria

1. Those who are currently receiving some types of drug treatment, for example, treatment affecting obesity, hyperlipidemia, lipid metabolism, and harmonious intestinal action (except for the drugs that are taken as needed in those with complications or living with chronic diseases).
2. Those who are receiving nutrition therapy or physical therapy under a doctor's supervision.
3. Those who cannot stop taking health foods or supplements during the study period.
4. Those who cannot stop drinking alcohol the day before a test.
5. Those who have a current or a past medical history of severe diseases.
6. Those who have a current or a past medical history of drug or food allergy.
7. Those who have a current or a past medical history of drug or alcohol dependence.
8. Those who have metals implanted in the body due to surgery etc.
9. Those who have a cardiac pacemaker or an implantable medical device placed in the body.
10. Those who have claustrophobia.
11. Smokers.
12. Those who work night shifts.
13. Those who are currently pregnant or breastfeeding or those who want to become pregnant during the study period.
14. Those who are currently participating in another clinical trial or those who took a test product and completed another clinical trial in a month.
15. Those who were determined by the principal investigator to be an unsuitable subject for this study.

Target sample size

20


Research contact person

Name of lead principal investigator

1st name Naoki
Middle name
Last name Hiramatsu

Organization

Melodian CO.,LTD.

Division name

Research & development division

Zip code

581-0869

Address

1-33,Asahigaoka,Yao-Shi,Osaka

TEL

072-924-3215

Email

naohiramatsu@melodian.co.jp


Public contact

Name of contact person

1st name Naomi
Middle name
Last name Yuzawa

Organization

imeQ RD inc.

Division name

Sales department

Zip code

169-0051

Address

2-14-6, Nishi-Waseda, Shinjyuku, Tokyo

TEL

03-6205-6222

Homepage URL


Email

n-yuzawa@imeqrd.co.jp


Sponsor or person

Institute

imeQ RD inc.

Institute

Department

Personal name



Funding Source

Organization

Melodian CO.,LTD.

Organization

Division

Category of Funding Organization

Self funding

Nationality of Funding Organization



Other related organizations

Co-sponsor


Name of secondary funder(s)



IRB Contact (For public release)

Organization

Suda Clinic institutional review board

Address

2-8-14,Takadanobaba,Shinjyuku,Tokyo

Tel

03-6205-6222

Email

suda-clinic_irb@imeq.co.jp


Secondary IDs

Secondary IDs

NO

Study ID_1


Org. issuing International ID_1


Study ID_2


Org. issuing International ID_2


IND to MHLW



Institutions

Institutions



Other administrative information

Date of disclosure of the study information

2020 Year 01 Month 27 Day


Related information

URL releasing protocol


Publication of results

Unpublished


Result

URL related to results and publications


Number of participants that the trial has enrolled


Results


Results date posted


Results Delayed


Results Delay Reason


Date of the first journal publication of results


Baseline Characteristics


Participant flow


Adverse events


Outcome measures


Plan to share IPD


IPD sharing Plan description



Progress

Recruitment status

Completed

Date of protocol fixation

2019 Year 12 Month 23 Day

Date of IRB

2019 Year 12 Month 25 Day

Anticipated trial start date

2020 Year 02 Month 25 Day

Last follow-up date

2020 Year 05 Month 19 Day

Date of closure to data entry


Date trial data considered complete


Date analysis concluded



Other

Other related information



Management information

Registered date

2020 Year 01 Month 27 Day

Last modified on

2020 Year 07 Month 21 Day



Link to view the page

Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000044781


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