the elderly
Conditions
Interventions
Amazake (a sweet rice wine lees drink) and guided resistance exercise for 12 weeks. - Amazake supplementation: approximately 50 g/day, non-alcohol, freeze-dried powder made from rice wine lees. - Ex
Sponsors
School of Human Science and Environment, University of Hyogo
Clinical Research Institute, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Japanese 2. The elderly (ages <= 65 years) 3. Doing exercise for more than 1 year, such as stretching 4. Having provided voluntary written consent for participation in this study 5.Able to receive and take experimental supplements 6. Able to follow the instructions of the research team member
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prohibited from doing exercise by a doctor (cardiovascular disease or other) 2. Already diagnosed as dementia by a physician or prescribed drugs for treating dementia 3. Already received nursing care certification in the Long-Term Care Insurance Law 4. Having food allergy to materials or ingredients of experimental supplement 5. Judged by the investigator/project leader to be ineligible for other reason
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in cognitive function at 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mobility function, Physical performance, Body composition measured using electrical impedance equipment, Knee-pain score, Inflammatory markers, Frailty scale, Psychological parameters, Blood examination, Bowel movement - pre and post 12 week-intervention - single measurement, respectively | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactNarumi Nagai
University of Hyogo School of Human Science and Environment
Outcome results
None listed