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A study to investigate the effect of a vegetable extract on sleep quality

A double-blind randomized controlled crossover study to investigate the effect of a vegetable extract intake on sleep quality - A double-blind crossover study to investigate the effect of a vegetable extract on sleep quality

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-UMIN000061292
Enrollment
54
Registered
2026-04-17
Start date
2026-04-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

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

Conditions

healthy person

Interventions

During the intervention period, Group A (25 participants) will consume their assigned test food: either a vegetable extract or a placebo, daily after dinner (with no intake during the washout period)

Sponsors

S'UIMIN Inc.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals capable of expressing their own consent. Individuals whose average percentage of N3 stage sleep was less than 10%. Individuals without any specific medical restrictions. Individuals capable of adequate oral intake of the test foods. Individuals whose time in bed exceeds five hours, calculated from their declared regular bedtime and wake-up time. Individuals who work day shifts from Monday to Friday (excluding those on rotating shift schedules such as early or late shifts) .Individuals who are able to perform the following during the intervention periods - Consumption of the test foods (including placebos) - EEG measurement with an EEG device - Pulse wave measurement with a pulse wave monitor - Complete questionnaires regarding sleep and related factors Individuals who are able to perform the following during the EEG measurement periods. - Adherence to a flexible sleep schedule which requires going to sleep within 2 hours before or after their reported bedtime and waking up within 2 hours before or after their reported wake-up time - Avoidance of the consumption of alcohol or caffeinated beverages within 4 hours before bedtime - Sleeping alone in a bed Individuals who are able to provide their own smartphone (iPhone or Android) or personal computer.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who cannot understand Japanese. Individuals who previously consented to participate in this study and subsequently withdrew their consent or declined to continue participating. Individuals who have provided consent and deemed unsuitable for inclusion by the principal investigator or co-investigators. Individuals with severe drug allergies or severe food allergies. Individuals who are currently participating in or planning to participate in other clinical trials involving the consumption of food or clinical trials related to sleep during the intervention periods Individuals with a BMI of 25 or higher (obesity class 1 or higher as defined by the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity) Individuals with severe anemia, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, acute infectious diseases, mental disorders, cerebrovascular disorders, benign prostatic hyperplasia, nocturia, or overactive bladder symptoms. Individuals currently undergoing treatment for insomnia or sleep disorders. Individuals regularly taking medications believed to affect sleep. Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, or women who may be pregnant. Individuals living with a person requiring long-term care and primarily responsible for providing that care. Individuals with a habit of excessive smoking. Individuals with a habit of consuming large amounts of beverages containing alcohol or caffeine.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep EEG Measurement -Proportion of slow-wave sleep (N3)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sleep EEG Measurement -Total time of slow-wave sleep -total time and percentage of REM sleep -sleep efficiency, WASO, sleep latency, total sleep time, time in bed after final awakening -duration of sleep stages -REM latency Sleep questionnaires -OSA-MA, AIS, ESS Heart Rate Variability Analysis -LF/HF (in awake before sleep-onset, awake after sleep-onset, and slow-wave sleep) Adverse events

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShuji Nakamura

S'UIMIN Inc. Business Division

biz-cro@suimin.co.jp03-6276-3662

Outcome results

None listed

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