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Aim of the study is to investigate the effects of a 8-week supplementation of a phytoglycogen on perceived stress, sleep, mood and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, stress-related biomarker will be evaluated.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Microcrystalline cellulose |
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| Phytoglycogen | Active Comparator | Phytoglycogen |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placebo | Dietary Supplement | microcrystalline cellulose; 200 mg /day; 1 capsule/day; 1 capsule daily with breakfast |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Impact on perceived stress (PSQ20) |
| 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Impact on perceived stress (PSQ20) |
| 4 weeks |
| Impact on mood (ASTS+VT) | ASTS: - aktuelle Stimmungsskala (ger.) = current mood scale (eng.) VT: - additional items to calculate subscales 'vigour' and 'tension' seven-point rating scale; value range: 19-133; higher values represent a more negative mood state |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Menzel, MD | BioTeSys GmbH | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| BioTeSys GmbH | Esslingen am Neckar | 73728 | Germany |
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| Phytoglycogen | Dietary Supplement | Phytoglycogen; 200 mg /day; 1 capsule/day; 1 capsule daily with breakfast |
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| 4 weeks |
| Impact on mood (ASTS+VT) | ASTS: - aktuelle Stimmungsskala (ger.) = current mood scale (eng.) VT: - additional items to calculate subscales 'vigour' and 'tension' seven-point rating scale; value range: 19-133; higher values represent a more negative mood state | 8 weeks |
| Impact on sleep (Sleep Questionnaire B/R) | Sleep Questionnaire (Schlaffragebogen B/R)
Part B; revised Value range for subscales: 1-5 higher values represent more intense characteristics | 8 weeks |
| Impact on quality of life (SF-36) |
| 8 weeks |
| Global Assessment |
| 8 weeks |
| Blood biomarker | BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) and hsCRP | 8 weeks |
| Impact on emotions (App evaluating emotions) |
| 8 weeks |