Research on the Effects of Genistein-Containing Intake on Menopausal Hand
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are instructed to take one capsule daily of a functional food containing 13.5 mg of genistein for three months, and changes in menopausal hand symptoms are evaluated.
Sponsors
Hokkaido University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals capable of consuming genistein-containing functional foods daily for three months. Individuals capable of attending outpatient visits one month, two months, and three months after consuming the functional food. Individuals who, after receiving sufficient explanation regarding participation in this study, provided written consent based on full understanding and their own free will. Individuals who received explanations about both the equol-containing functional food and the genistein-containing functional food and expressed a desire to consume the genistein-containing functional food.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals wishing to consume other functional foods containing soy isoflavones. Individuals with abnormal liver or kidney function detected in pre-study blood tests. Other individuals deemed unsuitable as study subjects by the principal investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of genistein intake on menopausal hand. Primary outcome measures, Changes in menopausal hand symptoms, including morning stiffness, finger pain, and numbness are evaluated using patient-reported outcome measures, VAS, DASH, FIHOA, and Hand20. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTOMOYO IRIE
Hokkaido University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Outcome results
None listed