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Intervention effect and mechanism of medium chain triglyceride combined with DHA on cognitive function of older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Effects of medium chain triglycerides combined with DHA on ameliorating cognitive decline by brain energy metabolism in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2200059641
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-05-05
Start date
2022-05-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-18

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

Interventions

MCTs+DHA intervention group:MCTs solid drinks (1 bag/day, 14g C8+10g C10/bag) and DHA capsules (2 capsules/day, 400mg/capsule), oral, 12 months
MCTs intervention group:MCTs solid drinks (1 bag/day, 14g C8+10g C10/bag) and DHA placebo (2 capsules/day), oral, 12 months
DHA intervention group:MCTs placebo (1 bag/day) and DHA capsules (2 capsules/day, 400mg/capsule), oral, 12 months
control group:MCTs placebo (1 bag/day) and DHA placebo (2 capsules/day), oral, 12 months

Sponsors

School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The age is greater than or equal to 65; 2. Subjectively self-reported or objectively diagnosed with symptoms of cognitive decline such as memory loss for 6 months; 3. The score of cognitive ability measured by MMSE Chinese version is lower than the standard threshold by age and education level; 4. Normal or slightly decreased ability of daily living: score of activity of daily living (ADL) = 18 points; 5. Does not meet the diagnostic criteria for dementia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. The neurological examination showed signs of focal central nervous disorders such as hemiplegia, hemisensory disturbance, aphasia, history of cerebrovascular diseases (including hemorrhagic and ischemic), and internal brain injury or fracture; 2. Respiratory bronchitis, severe hypertension, angina pectoris, severe infection and other medical diseases; 3. History of psychotic patients with obvious depression, anxiety, and other endocrine system diseases (such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.); 4. Newly discovered, advanced or advanced tumors; 5. Visual and auditory impairment or language communication difficulties that significantly affect the cognitive function test; 6. History of alcohol dependence and abuse of other psychoactive substances (such as antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, etc.), or taking drugs that affect cognitive function.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
cognitive function (full intelligence quotient);medium-chain fatty acid;docosahexaenoic acid;ketone body;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
inflammatory factor;mitochondrial function in leukocyte;glucose in blood;the expression of ApoE gene;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactGuowei Huang

School of Public Health, Tianjin Medical University

huangguowei@tmu.edu.cn+86 13752069951

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026