A study of whether medium-chain fatty acids (8:0) are effective at breakfast or dinner.

A study of whether medium-chain fatty acids (8:0) are effective at breakfast or dinner. - Influence of medium-chain fatty acid intake time on muscle function and memory.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000055523

Enrollment

Registered

2024-09-24

Start date

2024-09-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Nomal

Interventions

The first group is the &quot

breakfast group&quot

in which 18g of medium-chain fatty acids(8:0) is taken after breakfast for one month. The second group is the &quot

dinner group&quot

in which 18g of medium-chain fatty acids(8:0) is taken at dinner for one month.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy people between 20 and 25 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1)Subjects with type 1 diabetes, serious heart disease, liver disease, renal disease, blood disease, etc. (2)Persons with a BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 or more. (3)Subjects with applicable food allergies.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body composition, Physical ability, Concentration and memory tests	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactSakiko Abe

Tezukayama University Faculty of Contemporary Life Studies, Department of Food and Nutrition

sa-abe@tezukayama-u.ac.jp0742414742

Outcome results

None listed

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