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Premenstrual SyndromeNCT05443477

Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium and Probiotic of the Grape King Bio on Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome

A study testing Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium and Probiotic in people with Premenstrual Syndrome, run by Chung Shan Medical University at 1 site in Taiwan.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate the efficacy of supplemental health food Grape King Hericium erinaceus Mycelium Capsules and Grape King Probiotic Capsules in improving physical and psychological symptoms, blood oxidative stress and inflammation indicators in women with premenstrual syndrome. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 45 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Premenstrual Syndrome
What is being tested?
Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium and Probiotic
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
105 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
8 Jun 2021to 7 Jan 2023
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Women aged 20-45
  • The menstrual cycle is 21~35 days/time
  • PMS diagnosed by an obstetrician
  • Willing to sign the subject's consent form

Who cannot join

  • Those are with cancer, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, infectious and endocrine diseases, aw well as with depression and anxiety tendencies
  • Those have a surgery in the last 6 months
  • Those use of probiotics, estrogen and birth control pills
  • Body mass index > 39 kg/m2, smoking, drinking
  • Death of a close relative and other stressful events within the last 6 months

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site
  • Kai-Li Liu

    Taichung

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Official title: To Evaluate the Improvement Effect of Supplementing Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium Capsules and Grape King Probiotic Capsules of the Grape King Bio on Physiological and Psychological Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome

The purpose of this experiment is to evaluate the efficacy of supplemental health food Grape King Hericium erinaceus Mycelium Capsules and Grape King Probiotic Capsules in improving physical and psychological symptoms, blood oxidative stress and inflammation indicators in women with premenstrual syndrome.

Read the detailed description

This study was a randomized, double-blinded and placebo-controlled research. This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital and all Participants signed the written informed consent to participate in the study.

Participants met the inclusion criteria, ie: age 20~45 yr and a regular menstrual cycle (21~35 days per cycle) were recruited through advertisements posted around the Chun Shan Medical university campus. In screening phase of this study, affective and one somatic symptom in before onset of menstruation in two consecutive cycles and was not affected by depression or anxiety disorder, she is examined by the Attending Physician of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department to diagnosed a patient with premenstrual syndrome. In the intervention phase of this study, 105 eligible participant were randomly divided into intervention (Grape King Hericium erinaceus Mycelium Capsules and Grape King Probiotic Capsules) and control groups (n=35/group). Both subjects and researchers were blind to the treatment assignment until the statistical analysis was completed. All participants received two oral capsules containing Hericium erinaceus Mycelium, probiotics or placebo every day for the 3 months. The capsules of intervention supplementations and placebo provided by Grape King Biotechnology Inc in identical appearance and package to guarantee the blindness.

Data collection A validated semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire was used to obtain daily nutritional values of participants. To assess the symptoms of PMS, all subjects need to fill out daily record of severity of problems on a daily basis in the 3 months of intervention period and 6 months after the intervention. In the 0, 1, 3 months of intervention, the anthropometric parameters and body composition were measured by using bioelectrical impedance analysis method ( MC-980 MA PLUS, TANITA BIA Technology). In the 0, 1, 3 months of intervention, venous blood samples were taken from all subjects for measuring the marks of oxidative stress and inflammation.

Being tested
Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium, Probiotic, control
Keywords
Premenstrual Syndrome, Hericium Erinaceus mycelium, probiotic
Medical subject headings
Premenstrual Syndrome

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hericium Erinaceus MyceliumDietary supplement

    participants received two oral capsules containing Hericium erinaceus Mycelium every day for the 3 months.

  • ProbioticDietary supplement

    participants received two oral capsules containing Probiotic powder every day for the 3 months.

  • controlDietary supplement

    participants received two oral capsules containing control powder every day for the 3 months.

Study groups in NCT05443477
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hericium Erinaceus MyceliumExperimentalpatients with premenstrual syndrome received supplementation of Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium capsules
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium
ProbioticExperimentalpatients with premenstrual syndrome received supplementation of Probiotic capsules
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Probiotic
controlPlacebo comparatorpatients with premenstrual syndrome received supplementation of placebo capsules
Receives: Dietary Supplement: control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The differences from control of Daily record of severity of problems

    This questionnaire of daily record of severity of problems were using to determine the severity of PMS including mood, physical and behavioral symptoms and characteristics. There are21 items grouped into 11 domains. Additional questions asked about quality of life and satisfaction of self-health. The levels of severity on this form are: 1- Not at all, 2- Minimal to Mild, 3-Moderate, 4- Severe. During each month of the intervention period and the 3rd menstrual cycles at the end of intervention, the differences of the total scores of menstrual cycles compared with the control group in each intervention groups were analyzed.

    Measured: All eligible subjects recorded their symptoms by questionnaire of daily record of severity of problems at every day of 3 consecutive menstrual cycles during the intervention period and the 3rd menstrual cycles at the end of intervention.

  2. The changes from baseline of Daily record of severity of problems

    This questionnaire of daily record of severity of problems were using to determine the severity of PMS including mood, physical and behavioral symptoms and characteristics. There are21 items grouped into 11 domains. Additional questions asked about quality of life and satisfaction of self-health. The levels of severity on this form are: 1- Not at all, 2- Minimal to Mild, 3-Moderate, 4- Severe. During each month of the intervention period and the 3rd menstrual cycles at the end of intervention, the changes of the total scores of menstrual cycles compared with the baseline in each groups were analyzed.

    Measured: All eligible subjects recorded their symptoms by questionnaire of daily record of severity of problems at every day of 3 consecutive menstrual cycles during the intervention period and the 3rd menstrual cycles at the end of intervention.

Secondary outcomes (12)
  1. The differences from control of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

    The inflammation marker, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (mg/L), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the high-sensitivity C-reactive protein at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.

  2. The differences from baseline of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

    The inflammation marker, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (mg/L), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the high-sensitivity C-reactive proteinat at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein.

  3. The differences from control of high-sensitivity interleukin-6

    The inflammation marker, interleukin-6 (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the interleukin-6 at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of interleukin-6.

  4. The differences from baseline of high-sensitivity interleukin-6

    The inflammation marker, interleukin-6 (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the interleukin-6 at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of interleukin-6.

  5. The differences from control of high-sensitivity interleukin-1

    The inflammation marker, interleukin-1 (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the interleukin-1 at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of interleukin-1.

  6. The differences from baseline of high-sensitivity interleukin-1

    The inflammation marker, interleukin-1 (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the interleukin-1 at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of interleukin-1.

  7. The differences from control of high-sensitivity TNF-a

    The inflammation marker, TNF-a (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the TNF-a at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of TNF-a.

  8. The differences from baseline of high-sensitivity TNF-a

    The inflammation marker, TNF-a (pg/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the TNF-a at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of TNF-a.

  9. The differences from control of total antioxidant capacity

    The oxidative stress index, total antioxidant capacity (μmol/L), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the total antioxidant capacity at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of total antioxidant capacity.

  10. The differences from baseline of total antioxidant capacity

    The oxidative stress index, total antioxidant capacity (μmol/L), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the total antioxidant capacity at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of total antioxidant capacity.

  11. The differences from control of malondialdehyde

    The oxidative stress index, malondialdehyde (nmol/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the total antioxidant capacity at each time points of intervention groups compared with control group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of malondialdehyde.

  12. The differences from baseline of malondialdehyde

    The oxidative stress index, malondialdehyde (nmol/mL), in the blood of the subjects were measured. The different concentration of the total antioxidant capacity at the 1st and 3rd month compared with baseline in each group were analyzed.

    Measured: In the 1st data of menstruation of the beginning, 1st and 3rd months of intervention, the blood of all eligible subjects were collected to measure the concentration of malondialdehyde.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Jul 2022
  2. Study start8 Jun 2021
  3. Primary completion7 Jan 2023 (estimated)
  4. Study completion7 Jan 2023 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
In the intervention phase of this study, 105 eligible participant were randomly divided into intervention (Grape King Hericium erinaceus Mycelium Capsules and Grape King Probiotic Capsules) and placebo groups (n=35/group). Both subjects and researchers were blind to the treatment assignment until the statistical analysis was completed.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
105 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05443477
Sponsor's protocol ID
CS2-20104
Other IDs
BR-CT004
Status last verified
Jun 2022
First submitted
12 Jun 2022
Last updated
5 Jul 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Duvan CI, Cumaoglu A, Turhan NO, Karasu C, Kafali H. Oxidant/antioxidant status in premenstrual syndrome. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011 Feb;283(2):299-304. doi: 10.1007/s00404-009-1347-y. Epub 2010 Jan 19.

    PubMed 20084389
  • Danis P, Drew A, Lingow S, Kurz S. Evidence-based tools for premenstrual disorders. J Fam Pract. 2020 Jan/Feb;69(1):E9-E17. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32017837
  • Endicott J, Nee J, Harrison W. Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP): reliability and validity. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2006 Jan;9(1):41-9. doi: 10.1007/s00737-005-0103-y. Epub 2005 Sep 20.

    PubMed 16172836
  • Sharifi-Rad J, Rodrigues CF, Stojanovic-Radic Z, Dimitrijevic M, Aleksic A, Neffe-Skocinska K, Zielinska D, Kolozyn-Krajewska D, Salehi B, Milton Prabu S, Schutz F, Docea AO, Martins N, Calina D. Probiotics: Versatile Bioactive Components in Promoting Human Health. Medicina (Kaunas). 2020 Aug 27;56(9):433. doi: 10.3390/medicina56090433.

    PubMed 32867260
  • Nagano M, Shimizu K, Kondo R, Hayashi C, Sato D, Kitagawa K, Ohnuki K. Reduction of depression and anxiety by 4 weeks Hericium erinaceus intake. Biomed Res. 2010 Aug;31(4):231-7. doi: 10.2220/biomedres.31.231.

    PubMed 20834180

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hericium Erinaceus Mycelium and Probiotic in people with Premenstrual Syndrome, run by Chung Shan Medical University at 1 site in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The differences from control of Daily record of severity of problems (time frame: All eligible subjects recorded their symptoms by questionnaire of daily record of severity of problems at every day of 3 consecutive menstrual cycles during the intervention period and the 3rd menstrual cycles at the end of intervention.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05443477, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Jul 2022.

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