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HealthyNCT06138444

Effect of Cordyceps Militaris Beverage on the Immune Response

A study testing Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris and Fruit juice in people with Healthy, run by University of Phayao at 1 site in Thailand.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study developed functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris (FCM) and aimed to investigate the potential of FCM in male and female healthy volunteers in Phayao province, Thailand. To provide essential information for the development of healthy drink products. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Healthy
What is being tested?
Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris and Fruit juice
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
22 Nov 2022to 28 Feb 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 25 to 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male and female adult participants aged 25-60 during the screening test.
  • No history of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reactions to drugs or herbal products.
  • Willing to participate in the project throughout the research program.

Who cannot join

  • Participants diagnosed with immune-mediated disease, nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, or liver or kidney disease.
  • Participants diagnosed with chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, or renal failure, etc.
  • A body mass index (BMI) greater than 29.9 or less than 18 kg/m2.
  • Participants who were pregnant or lactating or intended to become pregnant during the trial period.
  • Participants who, within two weeks, ingested a drug or functional food that may affect the immunomodulatory effect of the test product
  • Participants who had an alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) plasma level more than three times the guideline of the organization.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • University Of Phayao

    Nai Muang, Changwat Phayao, 56000

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Cordyceps Militaris Beverage on the Immune Response

This study developed functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris (FCM) and aimed to investigate the potential of FCM in male and female healthy volunteers in Phayao province, Thailand. To provide essential information for the development of healthy drink products.

Read the detailed description

Healthy Thai males and females aged 25-60 were recruited at the School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, in 2022. Written informed consent was obtained from all research participants. A total of 40 participants were randomly assigned to one of the study groups (10 subjects each).

Inclusion Criteria :

  1. Male and female adult participants aged 25-60 during the screening test.
  2. No history of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reactions to drugs or herbal products.
  3. Willing to participate in the project throughout the research program.

Exclusion Criteria :

  1. Participants diagnosed with immune-mediated disease, nervous system disorders, cardiovascular disease, or liver or kidney disease.
  2. Participants diagnosed with chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, or renal failure, etc.
  3. A body mass index (BMI) greater than 29.9 or less than 18 kg/m2.
  4. Participants who were pregnant or lactating or intended to become pregnant during the trial period.
  5. Participants who, within two weeks, ingested a drug or functional food that may affect the immunomodulatory effect of the test product.
  6. Participants who had an alanine transaminase (ALT) or aspartate transaminase (AST) plasma level more than three times the guideline of the organization.

Laboratory research has been conducted to confirm the eligibility of research participants, including hematology, serum biochemistry, blood coagulation, and urinalysis. The participants who met the inclusion requirements were randomized into experimental groups. Twenty random numbers were generated using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 26.0. Digits 1st-10th of each gender were numbered as the FCM group, and the remaining digits, 11th-20th of each gender, were numbered as the placebo group. All researchers, participants, and related medical staff were blinded to the intervention assignments throughout the study.

Conditions
Healthy
Being tested
Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris, Fruit juice
Keywords
Cordyceps militaris, Healthy subjects, NK cell, Cytokine, Immunomodulation

What participants receive

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

  • Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militarisDietary supplement

    Also called FCM

    The Cordyceps militaris submerged fermentation in fruit juice.

  • Fruit juiceOther

    Also called Placebo

    Fruit juice is used as a placebo.

Study groups in NCT06138444
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Male received functional beveragesExperimentalMale received single oral dose of functional beverages from submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris (FCM)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris
Male received placeboPlacebo comparatorMale received placebo
Receives: Other: Fruit juice
Female received functional beveragesExperimentalFemale received single oral dose of functional beverages from submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris (FCM)
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris
Female received placeboPlacebo comparatorFemale received placebo
Receives: Other: Fruit juice

What is being measured

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

  1. Change from the baseline on physical examination (Height)

    The first visit was conducted within one week after screening. Every 15 days after taking the test substance, the subjects were examined for height (Centimeter).

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  2. Change from the baseline on the physical examination (Weight)

    The first visit was conducted within one week after screening. Every 15 days after taking the test substance, the subjects were examined for weight (Kilogram).

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  3. Change from the baseline on the physical examination (Blood pressure)

    The first visit was conducted within one week after screening. Every 15 days after taking the test substance, the subjects were examined for blood pressure using an automatic blood pressure monitor (mmHg).

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  4. Change from the baseline on the physical examination (oxygen saturation)

    The first visit was conducted within one week after screening. Every 15 days after taking the test substance, the subjects were examined for oxygen saturation using a fingertip pulse oximeter (%).

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  5. Change from the baseline on the physical examination (adverse reactions)

    The first visit was conducted within one week after screening. Every 15 days after taking the test substance, the subjects were examined for adverse reactions (Questionnaire).

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  6. Change from the baseline on the immune response (NK cells)

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. This experiment examined the changes in natural killer cells (NK cells), measurement by using flow cytometry-based assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  7. Change from the baseline on the cluster of differentiation (CD) antigens

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in cluster of differentiation (CD) antigens

    1. Cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3)
    2. Cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4)
    3. Cluster of differentiation 8 (CD8)
    4. B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 (CD19)

    Measurement by using flow cytometry-based assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  8. Change from the baseline on the immunoglobulins

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in immunoglobulins

    1. Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
    2. Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
    3. Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

    Measurement by using flow cytometry-based assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  9. Change from the baseline on the inflammatory cytokines

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in inflammatory markers

    1. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)
    2. Interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β)
    3. Interleukin 6 (IL-6)

    Measurement by using ELISA assay.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  10. Change from the baseline on the safety parameters (Complete blood count (CBC))

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. This experiment examined the changes in complete blood count (CBC), measurement by using colorimetric assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  11. Change from the baseline on the safety parameters (Fasting blood glucose)

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection. This experiment examined the changes in fasting blood glucose, measurement by using colorimetric assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  12. Change from the baseline on the safety parameters (Plasma lipids)

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in safety parameters

    1. Triglyceride
    2. Total cholesterol

    Measurement by using colorimetric assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  13. Change from the baseline on the safety parameters (Renal function)

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in safety parameters

    1. Creatinine
    2. Total protein

    Measurement by using colorimetric assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

  14. Change from the baseline on the safety parameters (Liver function)

    Blood samples (10 ml for each time point) were collected at 0, 30, and 60 days. The fasting blood samples were collected into plain and ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) tubes and delivered to the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.

    This experiment examined the changes in safety parameters

    1. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
    2. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)

    Measurement by using colorimetric assays.

    Measured: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Nov 2023
  2. Study start22 Nov 2022
  3. Primary completion10 Feb 2023
  4. Study completion28 Feb 2023

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
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Male or female received a single oral dose of functional beverages from submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris (FCM) or placebo.
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06138444
Sponsor's protocol ID
UP-HEC 1.3/026/65
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
17 Oct 2023
Last updated
18 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Prohibited from laws (contracts)

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Functional beverages from the submerged fermentation of Cordyceps militaris and Fruit juice in people with Healthy, run by University of Phayao at 1 site in Thailand.

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 3 inclusion and 6 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Nov 2023. 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 Thailand. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Change from the baseline on physical examination (Height) (time frame: At 0, 4 and 8 weeks after end of the intervention). The study lists 14 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 18 Nov 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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