Quality of Life
Conditions
Brief summary
The study is designed to investigate the effect of AMP886 (alpha-tocotrienol) on health status and quality of life measures, cognitive functioning, oxidative stress, inflammation markers and other symptoms effects on skin, sleep and vision in the elderly.
Interventions
AMP886 (alpha-tocotrienol) encapsulated in gelatin capsules
Placebo
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Males and females 65-85 years old * ECOG Performance score 0 to 1 * Body mass index 22-30 kg/m2 * Body weight \>60 kg * Habit to consume standard breakfast like toast, bread, butter/margarine, eggs, bacon, cereals with milk * Comply with protocol and likely to be compliant with prescribed product
Exclusion criteria
* Renal insufficiency or failure at screening * Current or previous positive documented history of any chronic inflammatory state including chronic infection, arthritis, or collagen vascular disorder. * Comorbid medical conditions * Use of prescription medication for chronic conditions * Use of hormone replacement therapy (with the exception of levothyroxine) * Uncontrolled hypertension * Use of hemostatic agents * Hemorrhagic disorder and/or coagulation disorder * Clinically important bleeding within 90 days prior to screening visit * Fat malabsorption syndromes * Constipation and/or abdominal pain/discomfort that require dietary supplements or medical therapy * History of smoking within 1 year prior to visit 1.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effects on health status and quality of life | up to 24 weeks | Objective of this exploratory study is to evaluate the effects of AMP886 on health status |
Countries
United Kingdom