NCT07726719

Brief Summary

A human trial with blind method and self-control design was carried out to evaluate the sleep-improving function of a food. Indicators were detected by professional instruments and self-assessed by subjects. Relevant data before and after 28 consecutive days of test sample administration were collected for comparative analysis.

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
25

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
3mo left

Started Aug 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress1%
Aug 2026Oct 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 16, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 24, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2026

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 5, 2026

Expected
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 30, 2026

Last Updated

July 24, 2026

Status Verified

July 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

July 16, 2026

Last Update Submit

July 21, 2026

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Total Score

    The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a validated self-reported questionnaire evaluating sleep quality over the past month, covering 7 domains: subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medication, and daytime dysfunction. Each domain is scored 0-3, with a total score ranging from 0 to 21; higher scores indicate worse sleep quality. The total PSQI score will be assessed to evaluate changes in participants' sleep status.

    Baseline and Day 28

Secondary Outcomes (13)

  • Fatigue Scale-14 (FS-14) Total Fatigue Score

    Baseline (Day 0) and Day 28

  • Spiegel Sleep Questionnaire Total Score

    Baseline (Day 0) and Day 28

  • Change in Objective Total Sleep Time

    Baseline (Day 0) through Day 28 (daily monitoring)

  • Salivary melatonin

    Pre-intervention: Day 0 and Day 1; Post-intervention: Day 27 and Day 28. Three sampling time points within 2 hours before bedtime on each collection day.

  • Salivary cortisol

    Day 0, Day 1, Day 27, Day 28; four serial sampling points within 45 minutes upon waking each collection day.

  • +8 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (1)

Sleep Improvement Functional Food Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

28-day daily consumption of test functional food, baseline and end-of-study assessments, daily sleep diaries, single-arm self-controlled design

Other: Sleep-improving Functional Food

Interventions

28 days of daily consumption of test functional food; sleep assessment via baseline check-up and daily sleep diaries, single-arm self-controlled study.

Sleep Improvement Functional Food Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Aged 18 to 60 years of any gender, with a history of staying up late or mild sleep disorder, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score between 7 and 15 points (mild to moderate sleep impairment).
  • Regular daily schedule with bedtime from 22:00 to 24:30 and wake-up time from 6:30 to 8:30; long-term daily schedule fluctuation ≤ 2 hours, and able to maintain a fixed schedule throughout the trial.
  • No abnormal saliva secretion and capable of completing saliva sample collection independently and normally.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) ranging from 18.5 to 28.0, without extreme emaciation or obesity.
  • Able to participate in pre-trial centralized training and operational assessments (including wearable bracelet wearing, saliva collection, and questionnaire filling), and pass the assessment before enrollment.
  • No intake of sleep aids, anti-anxiety drugs, antidepressants, central nervous system regulators, sleep-improving health foods and related products within 2 weeks prior to enrollment.
  • Free from severe organic diseases, including cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, liver and kidney dysfunction, psychiatric disorders, and nervous system diseases.
  • Free from severe sleep disorder subtypes, such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
  • No history of allergy to the ingredients and excipients of the test product, and voluntarily sign the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

  • Aged under 18 years or over 60 years.
  • Current smokers, or subjects with alcohol drinking habits of ≥3 times per week who have not quit alcohol within one month before the trial.
  • Long-term intake of stimulating beverages, defined as drinking strong tea, coffee or energy drinks ≥3 cups per day.
  • Experienced drastic changes in diet or daily routine within one month before enrollment, such as frequent business trips, travel, shift work, or dramatic dietary habit changes.
  • Diagnosed with severe sleep disorders or obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
  • Participated in other human clinical trials, received professional sleep intervention therapy, or consumed products containing N-acetylneuraminic acid within one month before enrollment.
  • Pregnant or lactating females, or those planning to become pregnant within one year.
  • Long-term shift workers, regular severe night owls, or subjects with extremely unstable sleeping environments.
  • Intolerant to wearing smart wearable bracelets or unable to cooperate with trial-related examinations and sample collection.
  • Staff of the trial institution and other personnel involved in this project.
  • Scheduled to receive surgical treatment during the trial period.
  • With a history of severe food or drug allergies.
  • Diagnosed with digestive system organic lesions such as gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.
  • Suffering from severe physical and mental illnesses under treatment, severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and hematological diseases, severe liver and kidney dysfunction, pulmonary infection or malignant tumors.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Model Details: Single-arm, pre-post intervention study. Participants consume the test food daily for 28 consecutive days, with baseline and end-of-study clinic assessments and daily sleep diary recording, using each participant as their own control.
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 16, 2026

First Posted

July 24, 2026

Study Start

August 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 5, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 30, 2026

Last Updated

July 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07