NCT01931930

Effect of Perilla Extract on Improvement on Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Effect of Perilla Extract on Improvement of Intestinal Discomfort and Bowel Function in Healthy Volunteers With Gastrointestinal Discomfort

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 47 (actual)
• Sponsor: Amino Up Chemicals Co., Ltd. · Industry
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

In the current study the effects of proprietary Perilla frutescens leaf extract in comparison to Maltodextrin, a fully digestible carbohydrate (placebo control), on gastrointestinal discomfort and bowel function were investigated. The study was performed double-blind and placebo-controlled with a 4 week intervention period. Study products were taken two times daily (each one capsule before breakfast and dinner).

Conditions

• Abdominal Pain/ Discomfort
• Slightly Constipation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Perilla extract
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Maltodextrin

Timeline

• Start date: 2012-07-01
• Primary completion: 2012-11-01
• Completion: 2012-11-01
• First posted: 2013-08-30
• Last updated: 2013-08-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Germany