Exploring the effects of whole grain Job's tear on muscle health and blood sugar levels in older adults
The Clinical Effectiveness of Taiwanese Whole Grain Job's Tear on Muscle Health, Blood Glucose and Lipid Levels- a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if eating whole grain Job's tear can improve muscle health and blood sugar levels in older adults who have had issues with walking or falling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06503172 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This investigation examines the efficacy of Taiwanese whole grain Job's tear on muscle health, blood glucose, and lipid levels in community-dwelling older adults. The study is an open-label, 16-week, randomized controlled, cross-over trial involving participants aged 60-95 who have experienced slower gait, weakness, or falls in the past year. Participants will consume either red or white Job's tear, with assessments including laboratory tests, functional evaluations, and body composition measurements to determine the impact of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling older adults aged 60-95 who have experienced a decline in walking speed or have had falls in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients with significant limb diseases, severe mental disorders, or other serious health conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve muscle health and metabolic parameters in older adults, potentially reducing the risk of frailty and related complications.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on dietary interventions for muscle health and metabolic conditions exist, the specific use of Job's tear in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: People who aged 60-95 years Patients with following characteristics: feeling loss in activity detecting decline in self's walking speed. feeling tired of doing everything. having fall event in last year. People willing to follow the program and cooperate with us for following tracking. People who are neither vegan nor vegetarian People agree and be able to sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: People with any disease affecting their limbs, including: having fracture on limbs in the past 6 months having severe arthritis in the past 6 months any other whom PI recognized as weak control of their nervous system( e.g.: Parkinson's disease and stroke). People with intermittent limp caused by peripheral artery diseases People with weak control of mental disorder People with weak control of Cardiopulmonary disease People with weak control of Malignant tumor People with weak control of kidney diseases (eGFR \<60ml/min/1.73) People with Visual impairment and Hearing disorder which cannot help to complete the program. People who have underwent hormone treatment and planned to undergo hormone treatment during program session. Any other condition that PI recognized as not suitable
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- Taipei Veterans General hospital — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anchun Hwang, Doctor — Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
- Study coordinator: Anchun Hwang, Doctor
- Email: anchun.hwang@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-2-28712121
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.