Effect of an Anti-ageing Supplement on Oxidative Stress

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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This pilot study serves to investigate whether ProManna intake leads to any changes in baseline levels for oxidative stress markers. In addition, biomarker responses following oxidative stress challenge tests will be assessed in subjects taking ProManna versus placebo supplements.

Detailed Description
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Ageing is characterized by a progressive decline in the efficiency of physiological function and by the increased susceptibility to disease and death. Most ageing-associated diseases develop silently for many years before symptoms appear, leading to irreversible pathological conditions. Examples of these diseases are Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, osteoporosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and also cancer. Typically, patients are treated when most of the damage has already occurred, and existing drugs can rarely cure these diseases, but merely slow down further progression of the disease. Therefore, preventive measures that may delay the onset of these diseases can hold the best promise for healthy ageing. of the most plausible and acceptable explanations for the mechanistic basis of aging is the free radical theory of aging. This theory postulates that aging and its related diseases are the consequence of free radical-induced damage to cellular macromolecules and the inability to counterbalance these changes by endogenous anti-oxidant defences. ProManna is a novel and safe food supplement that aims to decrease free radical-induced damage, thereby contributing to healthy ageing.

Official Title
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Cross-over Randomized Placebo-controlled Pilot Study to Determine the Effect in Healthy Elderly Volunteers of the Anti-ageing Supplement Promanna™ on a Number of Biomarkers Associated With DNA-damage and Oxidative Stress (PromAge)

Conditions
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Healthy Volunteers, Age Group: 60-70, Overweight

Intervention / Treatment
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* Dietary Supplement: ProManna


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy volunteer aged ≥ 60 to ≤ 70 Not involved in intensive sportive activities more than twice a week (e.g. playing football, tennis, running, cycling-racing, swimming) Stable weight and no intention to lose weight until completion of the study (three times a day: a normal eating pattern). Two weeks before the start and during the study no use of over the counter medication, prescribed medication, herbal medication or dietary supplements which in the investigator's opinion could affect study results, or which could be affected by the study product (i.e. absorption of oral medication will be influenced by D-Mannitol). Exception for sporadic use of paracetamol and/or treating an AE. Able and motivated to comply with protocol requirements like for instance take the investigational product the way it is prescribed and to do the tests. Voluntary signed written informed consent form (ICF) before the start of the pilot. Exclusion Criteria: BMI < 25 or > 30 kg/m2 Not being able to fast overnight (12 hours) Diabetes mellitus Gastrointestinal disorders Undergone digestive tract surgery (except appendectomy) Clinically significant inflammatory disease (possibly interfering with measurement of parameters in this study) Weed smoking Donation of blood within the last 3 months prior to admission to the clinic Participation to another clinical study within 90 days before enrolment Clinically relevant abnormalities in clinical chemistry or positive HIV, HbsAg and/or HepC at screening Positive drug screen or alcohol breath test at D-1

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 60 Years
Maximum Age: 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Prevention
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: Quadruple


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Experimental: Intervention group<br>One group of volunteers will ingest a powder with dose of 6.1 g ProManna twice a day for a period of 2 weeks | Dietary Supplement: ProManna<br> <br> * Other names: D-mannitol;|
| Placebo Comparator: Control group<br>Another group of volunteers will ingest a powder with the same amount of a placebo twice a day for a periode of 2 weeks | Dietary Supplement: ProManna<br> <br> * Other names: D-mannitol;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes in oxidative stress markers |  | Two weeks | 
| Changes in oxidative stress following a hyperoxia or glucose challenge |  | Two weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Changes in experienced health | Rand-36-item Health Survey (SF-36) | Two weeks |