Astaxanthin formulation
OtherAstaxanthin formulation containing AstaReal® astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract), tocotrienol, and zinc will be orally administered starting on Day 1 until Day 120
Other names: AstaMed MYO
NCT Number: NCT03368872
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of oral administration of an Astaxanthin formulation compared to placebo after one month alone and after an additional 3 months of exercise training on mitochondrial and skeletal muscle function in elderly subjects with evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction/sarcopenia.
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Notify Me65 year–85 year
All sexes
Interventional
Not applicable
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Prevention Center, Seattle, Washington, United States
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Astaxanthin formulation containing AstaReal® astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis algae extract), tocotrienol, and zinc will be orally administered starting on Day 1 until Day 120
Other names: AstaMed MYO
Placebo will be orally administered starting on Day 1 until Day 120.
The subjects will undergo interval treadmill incline protocol (target 85% HR max, 3 times a week for 40 to 60 minutes) starting on Day 31 until Day 120.
Time frame: Day 30 - Day 120
Skeletal muscle strength and performance will be evaluated by changes from baseline in muscle work rate calculated from the results of the leg muscle fatigue protocol testing: Baseline-Day 30-Day 120.
Time frame: Day 30-Day 120
Muscle energetics and size measured by 31p MRS: Baseline
Time frame: Day 30-Day120
Hand grip strength
Time frame: Day 30-Day 120
6-minute walk test
Time frame: Baseline-Day 30-Day 120
Safety as assessed by measures such as adverse events
Astavita, Inc.
Industry
Protocol for a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of a Daily Dose of an Astaxanthin Formulation Alone and With Exercise Training on Skeletal Muscle Function in the Elderly
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