Investigation of a Dietary Supplement Liquid Shot Product on Aspects of Mood Both At Rest and During a Laboratory Stressor Task.

NCT06785142 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: HCD J8880
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 48
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a single center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study to determine the acute effect of a developmental dietary supplement liquid shot product of aspect of mood both at rest and during laboratory stressor task. The study will be conducted in healthy adult participants.

Conditions

Mood; Stress; Alertness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change from Baseline in the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory up to 135 minutes for the functional shot versus placebo shot.

  The STAI 'State' subscale contains 6 statements each responded to with a 4-point Likert scale. Scores range from 6-24, where higher scores indicate higher anxiety.

  From Baseline to 135 minutes post trial product consumption

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Change from Baseline in Mood via Visual Analogue Mood Scales (VAMS) up to 135 minutes for the functional shot versus placebo shot.

  From Baseline to 135 minutes post trial product consumption

• Change from Baseline in Mood via Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) up to 135 minutes for the functional shot versus placebo shot.

  From Baseline to 135 minutes post trial product consumption

• Change from Baseline in physiological state via POMS up to 135 minutes for the functional shot versus placebo shot.

  From Baseline to 135 minutes post trial product consumption

• Change from Baseline in physiological state via Self-Assessment Manikin up to 135 minutes for the functional shot versus placebo shot.

  From Baseline to 135 minutes post trial product consumption

Study Arms (4)

AABB

OTHER

The order of study product to be consumed over 4 session will be: Placebo, Placebo, Experimental, Experimental

Dietary Supplement: Functional Shot; Dietary Supplement: Placebo Shot

ABBA

OTHER

The order of study product to be consumed over 4 session will be: Placebo, Experimental, Experimental, Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Functional Shot; Dietary Supplement: Placebo Shot

BAAB

OTHER

The order of study product to be consumed over 4 session will be: Experimental, Placebo, Placebo, Experimental

Dietary Supplement: Functional Shot; Dietary Supplement: Placebo Shot

BBAA

OTHER

The order of study product to be consumed over 4 session will be: Experimental, Experimental, Placebo, Placebo

Dietary Supplement: Functional Shot; Dietary Supplement: Placebo Shot

Interventions

Functional Shot DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

60ml functional energy shot contained a proprietary blend of L-theanine, chamomile, lemon balm, ginseng and vitamins

AABB; ABBA; BAAB; BBAA

Placebo Shot DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo 60 ml Shot, matched in volume, taste and colour and but did not contain any active ingredients

AABB; ABBA; BAAB; BBAA

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 29 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Participants that, on average, consume less than 400 mgs of caffeine per day and less than 14 units of alcohol per week.
• Participants that are in good physical and mental health.
• Participants that are willing to come in-person to participate in the research.
• Participants that are able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study and will have agreed to abide by the study restrictions, requirements and protocol.
• Participants must, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator (or designee), demonstrate the ability to comprehend the informed consent form (ICF), be able to communicate well with the Investigator, understand and comply with the requirements of the study, and be judged suitable for the study.
• Participants must be available to complete the study.
• Participants must be willing to fast from food/beverages (other than water) for at least one hour prior to each session, from caffeine for at least three hours prior and from alcohol for at least twelve hours prior.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants that are not UK citizens or residents.
• Participants that have a medical condition, including but not limited to heartbeat/rhythm irregularities, past heart attacks, been diagnosed with heart disease, seizure disorder, liver condition, blood clotting disorder, endocrine-related medical diagnosis (such as diabetes, thyroid, etc.), asthma/emphysema/COPD, serious health condition (i.e., cancer, etc.), blindness, insomnia, narcolepsy, anxiety, depression, hypertension, or deafness. If a participant has any other medical condition or metabolic condition that prevents them from being able to fast for one hour, they will not be allowed to participate in this study.
• Participants likely to be experiencing fluctuations in mood state such as those that have recently had surgery, changed jobs, experienced the death of a close friend/family member, or are in the process of getting divorced.
• Participants that do not sleep during the night, do not work day-shift hours, or have other factors that impact their sleep schedule such as an inconsistent work schedule, or having disruptions in their sleep due to being the caretaker of a child/adult, dealing with chronic pain or having a sleep disorder (such as Narcolepsy, Insomnia, or Sleep Apnoea).
• Participants that have a loss of taste or smell or are currently suffering from a virus/infection that affects their ability to taste or smell.
• Participants that currently or in the past have been diagnosed with a chronic cold or sinus condition.
• Participants that have paralysis which effects the upper body, or are colour-blind, as this could impact their ability to complete the tasks in the study.
• Participants that use recreational drugs or that are currently taking medication (except for a contraceptive), or other drugs including non-prescription (over the counter) medications, non-prescription painkillers such as paracetamol (acetaminophen), ibuprofen or aspirin.
• Participants that are pregnant, breastfeeding (or pumping/expressing) or intend to become pregnant within the next six months.
• Participants that currently use cannabinoid products, smoke cigarettes or use any tobacco or nicotine products.
• Participants that are allergic or sensitive to any of the product ingredients.
• Participants that have experienced or that have members of their household that have experienced any of the following symptoms in the past 14 days: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills (rigors), sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
• Participants that have tested positive, or have been in contact with, someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus/COVID-19 in the past 14 days.
• Participants that are currently or have participated in market research in the last 30 days.
• Participants that currently work (or who have an immediate family member who works) for a market research, marketing, advertising, public relations, pharmaceutical, food/beverage or tobacco company.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Water Street Collective: lead
• HCD Research: collaborator
• British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Sago London

London, WC2B 6XF, United Kingdom

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: INDUSTRY
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 15, 2025
• First Posted: January 21, 2025
• Study Start: January 14, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 22, 2023
• Study Completion: March 22, 2023
• Last Updated: January 21, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Locations

GB (1)