Healthy Japanese
Conditions
Interventions
Duration: 12 weeks Test product: Test food
Sponsors
API Co., Ltd.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Japanese 2. Men or women 3. Adults 4. Healthy individuals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals (who / whose) 1. are receiving treatment for or have a history of malignant tumors, heart failure, or myocardial infarction 2. have an implanted pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator 3. are currently undergoing treatment for any of the following chronic diseases: cardiac arrhythmia, liver disorder, chronic kidney disease, cerebrovascular disorder, rheumatic disease, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension, or any other chronic diseases 4. have a past or current medical history of atopic dermatitis, who have bronchial asthma, conjunctivitis, or atopic dermatitis, or whose family members have any of these diseases 5. may develop allergic rhinitis or who plan to take medication for symptom relief during this study 6. have any symptoms (e.g., diseases such as urticaria, inflammation, eczema, external wound, acne, boil, wart, or traces of them) on the skin at evaluation sites (face or cephalon) that may influence the results of this study 7. have undergone or plan to undergo any special procedures (such as hair transplantation or hair extension) within the last four weeks or during this study 8. shaving of their head will interfere with their daily life 9. cannot collect hair due to short hair such as shaved hair 10. uric acid level is 7.0 mg/dL or more 11. have a medical history of drug or alcohol dependence 12. consume Foods for Specified Health Uses or Foods with Functional Claims 13. are taking or using medications (including herbal medicines) or supplements 14. are allergic to medications and foods related to the test product, particularly those allergic to salmon 15. are pregnant, lactating, or planning pregnancy during this study 16. are deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the principal investigator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The measured values of the percentage of anagen hairs and the percentage of telogen hairs of hair follicle, the number of hairs, the percentage of vellus hair, the percentage of non-vellus hair, and the density of hair at 12 weeks after consumption (12w) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The measured values of the amount of gray hair, thickness of hair on the head, the amount of hair loss on the head, stickiness of head and scalp, condition of the firmness of the hair, condition of dandruff, volume of hair, satisfaction with hair condition, and concerns and stress related to hair condition at 12w 2. Individuals who experienced adverse events 3. Individuals whose values of urinalysis and peripheral blood test are outside the reference range after intervention despite within the reference range at screening 4. Physical measurements, urinalysis, and peripheral blood test | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactNaoko Suzuki
ORTHOMEDICO Inc. R&D Department
Outcome results
None listed