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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
72
microcrystalline cellulose; 200 mg /day; 1 capsule/day; 1 capsule daily with breakfast
Phytoglycogen; 200 mg /day; 1 capsule/day; 1 capsule daily with breakfast
BioTeSys GmbH
Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Impact on perceived stress (PSQ20)
* PSQ = perceived stress questionnaire; * higher scores indicate higher stress levels * the value range is 0-100
Time frame: 8 weeks
Impact on perceived stress (PSQ20)
* PSQ = perceived stress questionnaire; * higher scores indicate higher stress levels * the value range is 0-100
Time frame: 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
Time frame: 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
Time frame: 8 weeks
Impact on sleep (Sleep Questionnaire B/R)
Sleep Questionnaire (Schlaffragebogen B/R) * 31 questions * refers to the last two weeks * 12 subscales Part B; revised Value range for subscales: 1-5 higher values represent more intense characteristics
Time frame: 8 weeks
Impact on quality of life (SF-36)
* short form 36 (SF-36) health survey * assessment of quality of life * value range is 0-100 * higher total scores indicate a better quality of life
Time frame: 8 weeks
Global Assessment
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* subjective feeling of improvement of perceived stress * answer options: 'yes' or 'no';
Time frame: 8 weeks
Blood biomarker
BDNF (brain derived neurotrophic factor) and hsCRP
Time frame: 8 weeks
Impact on emotions (App evaluating emotions)
* assessment of baseline emotions and triggered emotional change * 5 dimensions are covered
Time frame: 8 weeks