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Observation on the Effect of Compound Ergothioneine Capsules on Sleep Quality in Individuals with Chronic Insomnia

Observation on the Effect of Compound Ergothioneine Capsules on Sleep Quality in Individuals with Chronic Insomnia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500113175
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-11-25
Start date
2025-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-23

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

Conditions

Chronic insomnia

Interventions

Experimental group:360mg per capsule, take 2 capsules once daily with water after lunch.

Sponsors

Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18–65 years inclusive, no gender restrictions; 2. Meets ICSD-3 diagnostic criteria for chronic insomnia disorder [Appendix 1]; 3. ISI (Insomnia Severity Index) total score of 8–21 points inclusive during screening [Appendix 2]; 4. Educational attainment =6 years; 5. Able to read Chinese and accurately comprehend the trial procedures, voluntarily participating in the trial and having signed the informed consent form; 6. Able to cooperate with and attend scheduled follow-up appointments, promptly report any changes in personal health status or dietary intake, adverse reaction symptoms, and comply with study requirements and timelines.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with significant organ diseases affecting the heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, or other vital organs; blood disorders; or neoplastic conditions; 2. Subjects with major psychiatric disorders who exhibit uncontrollable behaviour and are unable to cooperate; 3. Shift workers or those with a history of long-distance travel spanning two or more time zones within the preceding three months; 4. Individuals who have consumed alcohol frequently (averaging over 60g/day) or engaged in alcohol abuse within one month prior to screening; 5. Individuals with a history of diagnosed malignant tumours or uncontrolled chronic physical conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes); 6. Diagnosis of any severe mental disorder within the preceding six months; 7. PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire score >14 at screening [Appendix 3]; 8. GAD-7 Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale score >9 at screening [Appendix 4]; 9. PDQ-D Cognitive Function Self-Assessment Scale score =30 at screening [Appendix 5]; 10. Concurrent severe sleep disorders other than insomnia, such as severe sleep apnoea syndrome diagnosed by PSG (AHI > 30 events/hour), severe periodic limb movement disorder (PLMI > 50 events/hour, or PLMS/arousal index > 10 events/hour), etc.; 11. At screening, total bilirubin (TBIL) exceeding 1.5 times the upper limit of normal, alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) exceeding 2 times the upper limit of normal, or creatinine (Cr) exceeding 1.2 times the upper limit of normal; 12. Receipt of physical therapy within three months prior to screening, including but not limited to: modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), transcranial electrical stimulation (tES), etc.; 13. Use of sedative-hypnotic drugs, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers, or other central nervous system-acting medications within 4 weeks prior to screening; or regular intake of supplements potentially affecting sleep patterns (e.g., melatonin); 14. Individuals with allergic constitutions or hypersensitivity to the study sample; 15. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those planning pregnancy within three months; 16. Recent use of substances relevant to the study function (ergothioneine, coenzyme Q10, pyrroloquinoline quinone) that may compromise outcome assessment; 17. Individuals who have participated in or plan to participate in other clinical studies within the past three months; 18. Participants who fail to consume the study sample as prescribed, rendering efficacy assessment impossible or providing insufficient data to evaluate efficacy or safety; 19. Individuals deemed unsuitable for this trial by the investigator or at high risk of loss to follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Objective sleep assessment;Sleep Diary Card;Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Score;Insomnia Severity Index (ISI);Sleep-Related Symptoms Scale (SRSS);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Vital signs;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXu Dachun

Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital

Xdc77@tongji.edu.cn+86 21 6630 0588

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 3, 2026