Healthy subjects
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the intervention group will consume MCT orally at a dose of 2.5 g per serving, three times per day (total 7.5 g/day), for two months while continuing their usual diet and training rout
Sponsors
Takasaki University of Health and Welfare
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Nationally competitive female high school softball players Females aged 15-17 years Not restricted from regular training or competition due to injury or illness during the study period Owns a smartphone and is able to use it for study-related procedures Able to provide assent from the participant and informed consent from a parent or legal guardian
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unable to obtain assent from the participant or informed consent from a parent or legal guardian, or withdrawal of consent during the study Difficulty in continuing MCT jelly intake or regular training due to injury or illness during the study period Presence of gastrointestinal, metabolic, or sleep-related disorders that may affect the study outcomes Currently receiving medical treatment that requires dietary or nutritional restrictions Occurrence of adverse events such as diarrhea or gastrointestinal discomfort related to MCT jelly intake, making continuation difficult Missing key outcome data that make statistical analysis infeasible, as determined by the principal investigator Significant non-compliance with the study protocol
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in gut microbiota composition Bowel habits / bowel function status Sleep quality Body composition | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactMichiyo Kimura
Takasaki University of Health and Welfare Faculty of Health and Welfwre
Outcome results
None listed