The effect of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid -enriched milk beverage ingestion on erythrocyte plasma membrane fatty acid levels of the elderly

The effect of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid -enriched milk beverage ingestion on erythrocyte plasma membrane fatty acid levels of the elderly - The effect of docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid -enriched milk beverage ingestion on erythrocyte plasma membrane fatty acid levels of the elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000031699

Enrollment

150

Registered

2018-03-13

Start date

2018-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

The elderly

Interventions

Docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid -enriched milk beverage Placebo milk beverage

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) The age at consent is 65 years old or over and 85 years old or younger. 2) The cognitive function test value at the start of the test satisfies all of the following. .total MMSE is 22 points or more .HDS-R scores is 21 points or more 3) Agreement has been obtained from the principal concerning research participation in writing. 4) Conversation in Japanese is possible.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Development of dementia and osteoporosis. 2) Use a antipsychotics, dementia treatment drugs, anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs. 3) Taking drugs containing EPA and/or DHA, and supplements that are expected to improve brain function and to reduce serum triglyceride levels. 4) Having a habit of ingesting fats and oils as they are. 5) Having allergy to milk.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Changes in erythrocyte membrane fatty acid composition	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMichio Hashimoto

Shimane University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Environmental Physiology

michio1@med.shimane-u.ac.jp0853-20-2730

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026