Study on the Effects of Foods Containing Amino Acids on Ethanol Metabolism after Alcohol Consumption

Study on the Effects of Foods Containing Amino Acids on Ethanol Metabolism after Alcohol Consumption in Healthy Employees - Study on the Effects of Foods Containing Amino Acids on Ethanol Metabolism after Alcohol Consumption in Healthy Employees

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000060647

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-10

Start date

2026-02-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

N/A (healthy adults)

Interventions

Control Food (amino acid - free) Test food 1 (amino acid mixture1) Test food 2 (amino acid mixture2)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Men and women who are 20 years of age or older at the time consent is obtained. 2) Individuals who have a drinking habit (4 or more times a month) 3) Individuals who, after receiving a full explanation of the research participation, fully understand it and give written consent of their own free will.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Individuals taking drugs or receiving medication related to liver function. 2) Individuals with a history of serious diseases of the digestive organs, liver, kidneys, etc. 3) Individuals who have been stopped from drinking by a doctor or are aware of problematic behavior due to alcohol consumption. 4) Those with a history of alcoholism. 5) Individuals who habitually consume foods or medicines that may affect test results, such as amino acids (amino acid preparations, foods, beverages, etc.), or alcohol care-related foods, etc., and who cannot stop taking them during the test period. 6) Individuals who answered "cannot drink" to the question about alcohol tolerance in the lifestyle survey. 7) Individuals who were determined to be unable to drink alcohol (DD type) based on the results of the alcohol sensitivity test. 8) Individuals who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding. 9) Individuals who have been diagnosed with insomnia and are currently undergoing treatment, and those with irregular bedtimes and wake-up times 10) Individuals deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the principal investigator for other reasons.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Breath ethanol concentration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Symptoms of Drunkenness, Feelings the morning after alcohol consumption	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactMIHOKO TSUJI

Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Functional Ingredients Group Wellness Solution Development Center Institute of Food Sciences and Tec

mihoko.tsuji.gz2@asv.ajinomoto.com070-4238-4009

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026