Effects of Sesamin on Sleep Quality and Antioxidative Status in Low Arousal Threshold Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Patients and Patients With Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Status: Completed
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Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Sesame recognized as a common healthy food. Sesamin is extracted from sesame and has high antioxidant capacity which is commonly added in functional foods. Present studies had found sesamin supplementation could improve self-reported fatigue but more evidence should be clarify. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of sesame extract on the quality of life and antioxidative status on sleeping disorder patients with not or with low arousal threshold obstructive sleep apnea and assess the potential product development.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Aged 20-80 years old

• Sleeping disorder patients with not or with low arousal threshold obstructive sleep apnea that were diagnosed by the doctor after PSG examination.

Locations
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Taiwan
Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital,Ministry of Health and Welfare
New Taipei City
Taipei Medical University
Taipei
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-11-18
Completion Date: 2023-12-18
Participants
Target number of participants: 33
Treatments
Experimental: sesame extract
Dietary supplement: sesame extract (contains sesamin 37-56mg per capsule)~This group will be given supplements for 8 weeks.
Placebo_comparator: placebo
Placebo treatment ( identical capsules containing Lactose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin)
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Taipei Medical University

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