Age-associated cognitive decline
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age >= 70 years old; able to complete all assessments. 2.Able to take the investigational product (food or beverage) orally, and expected to take it for >= 3 months. 3.Signed informed consent (if the subject has mild cognitive impairment but is still legally able to authorize, the informed consent shall be signed by an authorized representative).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Clinically diagnosed severe cognitive impairment (e.g., moderate/severe dementia); currently receiving cognitive-enhancing medications. 2.Severe liver or kidney dysfunction. 3.History of allergy to inulin or mushroom fungal extracts, or severe food allergies. 4.Use of other prebiotic/probiotic supplements or participation in other interventional trials within the past 4 weeks. 5.Any condition deemed unsuitable for enrollment by the investigator (e.g., severe illness, inability to comply with follow-up, etc.).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cognitive ability(Changes in outcome measures using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE);Daily Living Physical Fitness Rating Scale);muscle function; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Biochemical inflammation markers (fasting blood sugar, C-reactive protein, blood routine);Physical health indicators (weight, blood pressure, hair volume); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Shantou Academy of Medical Sciences