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Proof of concept trial: Effects of Choline derivatives Supplementation on Validated Subjective and Objective Markers of Mood and Cognitive Function in Healthy Male Volunteers

Proof of concept trial: Effects of Choline derivatives Supplementation on Validated Subjective and Objective Markers of Mood and Cognitive Function in Healthy Male Volunteers - Proof of concept trial: Effects of Choline derivatives Supplementation on Mood and Cognitive Function

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000057644
Enrollment
12
Registered
2025-04-17
Start date
2025-04-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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

Conditions

None (Healthy adults)

Interventions

Single Intakes of test capsule Single Intakes of test capsule

Sponsors

Kirin Holdings Company, Limited
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Provide voluntary signed and dated informed consent. Be in good health and able to participate in cognitive performance testing as determined by medical history and routine blood chemistries. Between 18 and 35 years of age (inclusive). Body Mass Index of 18.5-31.9 (inclusive). Body weight of at least 120 pounds. Normotensive (seated, resting systolic blood pressure <140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg. If the first measurement is slightly elevated above these limits, the subject will be given a brief (5-minute) rest period, and two more measurements will be taken. The average of all three measurements will be used to determine eligibility. Normal supine, resting heart rate (<90 per minute). Agrees to maintain their existing dietary and physical activity patterns throughout the study period. If a dietary supplement was initiated within the past month, the participant is willing to discontinue supplement use followed by a 2-week washout prior to participation in the study. Willing to duplicate their previous 24-hour diet, refrain from caffeine for 12 hours, refrain from alcohol and exercise for 24 hours prior to each trial, and fast for 10 hours prior to each visit.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smokes more than 10 cigarettes per day or uses other nicotine products (i.e., cigars, vape, patches, gum, etc) that deliver a similar amount of nicotine. Current use of any nootropic dietary supplements (e.g., Ginkgo biloba, L-theanine, choline, Lion's mane, creatine, etc.) or medications (e.g., piracetam, Adderall, modafinil, etc.) that may confound the study or its endpoints. Medical history of hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or neurologic disease. Other known gastrointestinal or metabolic diseases that might impact nutrient absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion (e.g., intestinal malabsorption, electrolyte abnormalities, diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, hypogonadism, short bowel syndrome, diarrheal illnesses, history of colon resection, gastric ulcer, reflux disease, gastroparesis, Inborn-Errors-of-Metabolism, etc.). Chronic medically diagnosed inflammatory condition or disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Lupus, HIV-AIDS, etc.). Medical history of a cognitive (i.e., ADD-ADHD) or psychiatric disorder. Currently using medications to treat anxiety or depression. Have an irregular sleep pattern (i.e., shift workers) or inadequate sleep schedule (i.e., less than 6 hours per night). Known sensitivity, allergy, or intolerability to any ingredient in the test products. Individuals who are cognitively impaired and/or who are unable to give informed consent. Any other diseases or conditions that, in the opinion of the medical staff, could confound the primary endpoint or place the subject at increased risk of harm if they were to participate. t at increased risk of harm if they were to participate.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Subjective questionnaires using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for emotional states, Cognitive function, Brain activation via Electroencephalography (EEG)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comprehensive side effect profile- Confirmation of medical history during study period Adverse event monitoring- Occurrence of adverse events

Countries

North America

Contacts

Public ContactJennifer Sandrock

The Center for Applied Health Sciences Chief Operating Officer

JH@appliedhealthsciences.org(330)962-6927

Outcome results

None listed

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