NCT02865863

Brief Summary

A phase II randomized, placebo controlled study evaluating the efficacy of Eurycomalongifoliawater extract (Physta®)+Multivitamin on quality of life and mood on 86 healthy adults over a 24 week supplementation period.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
86

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_2 quality-of-life

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2014

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2015

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 10, 2016

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 15, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

February 27, 2019

Status Verified

February 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

August 10, 2016

Last Update Submit

February 25, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

MultivitaminEurycomalongifoliawater extractQuality of LifeMood

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • The change in quality of life after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product, measured using the SF-12 Quality of Life Questionnaire

    24 Week

  • The change in mood after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product, measured using the POMS Questionnaire

    24 week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • The change in stress after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product, measured using the Multi-Modal Stress Questionnaire

    24 weeks

  • The change in fasting AM Cortisol levels after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product.

    24 weeks

Other Outcomes (7)

  • The change in CBC levels after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product

    24 weeks

  • The change in CMP results after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product

    24 weeks

  • The change in urinalysis results after 24 weeks of supplementation with study product

    24 weeks

  • +4 more other outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Eurycomalongifoliawater extract (Physta®) +Multivitamin

EXPERIMENTAL
Dietary Supplement: Eurycomalongifoliawater extract (Physta®)Dietary Supplement: Multivitamin

Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Dietary Supplement: Placebo

Interventions

Eurycomalongifoliawater extract (Physta®) +Multivitamin
PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Placebo
MultivitaminDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT
Eurycomalongifoliawater extract (Physta®) +Multivitamin

Eligibility Criteria

Age25 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy subjects ≥ 25 and ≤ 65 years of age.
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 18 and ≤30 kg/m2.
  • Subjects must be employed in a job/position that has some degree of responsibility such that they experience a mid-level of stress at work.
  • Subjects with a score of ≤ 18 in the Tension subscale and a score of ≤ 14 in the Fatigue subscale of the POMS Questionnaire.
  • Judged by the Investigator to be in general good health on the basis of medical history.
  • Females of child-bearing potential must agree to use appropriate birth control methods during the study.
  • Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorization for release of relevant protected health information to the study investigator
  • Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorization for release of relevant protected health information to the study investigator

You may not qualify if:

  • Subjects with any history of immune system disorder or auto-immune disorder including but not limited to the following:
  • \*AIDS, HIV, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CREST syndrome, Crohn's disease, Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Grave's disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Pernicious Anemia, PolyarteritisNodosa, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Psoriasis, Reynaud's Syndrome, Rhematoid Arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Sjogren's Syndrome, Temporal Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Vitiligo
  • Use of any immunosuppressive drugs in the last 12 months (including steroids or biologics)
  • Any significant GI condition that would severely interfere with the evaluation of the study product including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis or Chron's), history of frequent diarrhea, history of surgery for weight loss (including gastric bypass or lapband), history of perforation of the stomach or intestines, gastroparesis, clinically important lactose intolerance
  • Any active infection, or infection in the last month requiring antibiotics, antiviral medication, or hospitalization History or presence of cancer in the prior two years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer.
  • Subjects with a history of seizure
  • Recent history of (within 12 months) or strong potential for alcohol or substance abuse.
  • Participation in a clinical study with exposure to any non-registered drug product within 30 days prior.
  • Subject who are using herbal products containing androgenic/anxiolytic activity within 30 days (one month washout is allowed)
  • Individual has a condition the Investigator believes would interfere with his or her ability to provide informed consent, comply with the study protocol, which might confound the interpretation of the study results or put the person at undue risk. Including subjects who are Bed or wheelchair-bound
  • Untreated or unstable Hypothyroidism
  • Subjects with active eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and/or obsessive compulsive eating disorders
  • Central Neurological disorders including but not limited to Spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease
  • Pregnant, lactating, planning to become pregnant or unwilling to use adequate contraception during the duration of the study.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • George A, Udani J, Abidin NZ, Yusof A. Efficacy and safety of Eurycoma longifolia (Physta(R)) water extract plus multivitamins on quality of life, mood and stress: a randomized placebo-controlled and parallel study. Food Nutr Res. 2018 Oct 16;62. doi: 10.29219/fnr.v62.1374. eCollection 2018.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Geritol

Study Officials

  • TengkuShahrirTengku Adnan

    Biotropics Malaysia Berhad

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 10, 2016

First Posted

August 15, 2016

Study Start

July 1, 2014

Primary Completion

October 1, 2015

Last Updated

February 27, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-02