The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of MoodElite T-4003-1 on improving mood in a healthy adult population with mild to moderate depressive symptoms not eligible for therapeutic intervention.
The objective of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of 42-day supplementation of MoodElite T-4003-1 on improving mood in healthy adults. The efficacy of MoodElite T-4003-1 on mood will be assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) and Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. POMS is a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Self-reported sleep efficiency, perceived sleep debt, and sleep difficulty will be assessed by a Sleep Quality Questionnaire and supported by sleep scoring from actigraphy readings. As vitality is related to both mood and sleep, the Vitality and Quality of Life questionnaire will be used to measure changes in energy levels and quality of life over the 42-day study period. The effects of MoodElite T-4003-1 will be compared to a placebo and comparator product, EasyMind T-4008-1. EasyMind T-4008-1 contains extracts from Paeonia lactiflora, Gardenia jasminoides, Albizia julibrissin, Paeonia suffruticosa and has been shown to reduce anxiety-like behaviour in a rodent model using chronic restraint stress through reduction of corticosterone (cortisol) (unpublished results). For the study population, the eligibility criteria limits the presence of confounding variables that could influence study outcomes. Participants will be healthy men and women between 18 and 65 years of age. Individuals will be recruited based on having mild to moderate depressive symptoms, as assessed by the BDI-II. The BDI-II contains 21 items and evaluates both psychological and physical symptoms related to depression. Participants with diagnosed chronic or major depression or psychiatric disorders will be excluded to ensure only those with mild, non-pathological depressive symptoms are enrolled. Any participants taking prescribed or over the counter mood altering medications will be excluded, as not to interfere with the evaluation of the effects of MoodElite T-4003-1 on mood. Participants taking supplements for mood support at a stable dose for at least three months will be evaluated by the QI to determine eligibility. Shift workers or individuals who have recently travelled across one or more time zones will be excluded to limit any confounding effects on outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
44
Participants will be instructed to take two capsules of MoodElite T-4003-1 once daily with water, after dinner without food for 42 days.
Participants will be instructed to take two capsules of comparator once daily with water, after dinner without food for 42 days.
Participants will be instructed to take two capsules of placebo once daily with water, after dinner without food for 42 days.
KGK Science Inc.
London, Ontario, Canada
Change in mood between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by BDI-ll
The change in mood between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). The BDI-II contains 21 items on a 4-point scale from 0 'Symptom Absent' to 3 'Severe Symptom'. Scoring is achieved by adding the highest ratings for all 21 items with a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 63. A higher total BDI-II score indicates greater symptom severity.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in total mood disturbance between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS Questionnaire
The change in total mood disturbance between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in tension-anxiety between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of tension-anxiety between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
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Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in depression between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of depression between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in anger-hostility between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of anger-hostility between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in vigor between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of vigor between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in fatigue between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of fatigue between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in confusion between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by POMS
The change in POMS subscale of confusion between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using Profile of Mood States (POMS) Questionnaire. The POMS questionnaire is used to measure mood states, with its validity well established as its methodology has been used in many clinical trials. POMS are a self-reported assessment of mood that is adaptable to capturing transient and fluctuating feelings, or relatively enduring affect states and contributes to a comprehensive assessment by providing indications of potential mood disturbance. Each item contains a 5-point Likert scale characterizing the possible strengths of a specific feeling (e.g. friendly, sad, helpful) ranging from 'Not at all' to 'Extremely'.
Time frame: Days 0, 42 and day 56 (follow-up)
Change in subjective sleep efficiency between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by the Sleep Quality Questionnaire
The change in subjective sleep efficiency between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using the Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Participants will be asked a total of 18 questions. Four will capture information regarding a typical 7-day period consisting of 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The remaining 14 questions use a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree'.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in perceived sleep debt between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by the Sleep Quality Questionnaire
The change in perceived sleep debt between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using the Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Participants will be asked a total of 18 questions. Four will capture information regarding a typical 7-day period consisting of 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The remaining 14 questions use a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree'.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in perceived sleep difficulty between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by the Sleep Quality Questionnaire.
The change in perceived sleep difficulty between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using the Sleep Quality Questionnaire. Participants will be asked a total of 18 questions. Four will capture information regarding a typical 7-day period consisting of 5 weekdays and 2 weekend days. The remaining 14 questions use a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree'.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in objective sleep measures between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by actigraphy readings
The change in objective sleep measures between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using actigraphy readings. The actigraphy device is an objective measure of sleep during the study period. Each subject will wear the actigraphy device on their non-dominant arm for seven consecutive days prior to each study visit, allowing for charging and periods when the device is may not be worn (i.e. showering). The actigraphy device will be used to collect sleep outcome variables including but not limited to sleep start and end, average length and number of awakenings, sleep efficiency, sleep latency, time asleep, wake episodes, and fragmentation index.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in vitality throughout the day between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation as assessed by Vitality and Quality of Life Questionnaire
The change in vitality throughout the day between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be assessed using the Vitality and Quality of Life Questionnaire. The Vitality and QoL Questionnaire will be used to assess the energy levels and quality of life of the participants. The 31-item questionnaire consists of a 7-point Likert scale, with answers ranging from 1 to 7. The higher the summative score the more vitality that was subjectively perceived by the participants.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in blood melatonin levels between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation
The change in blood melatonin levels between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be measured.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42
Change in fecal microbiome between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation
The change in fecal microbiome between MoodElite T-4003-1, comparator (EasyMind T-4008-1), and placebo from baseline to day 42 after supplementation will be measured.
Time frame: Days 0 and 42