Evaluation of Urolithin A and Fisetin on Improving Sleep and Aging Biomarkers

NCT ID: NCT06990256

Last Updated: 2026-01-21

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-16

Study Completion Date

2026-12-30

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of Urolithin A (UA) and Fisetin on improving sleep and aging biomarkers in middle-aged and older adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Can UA and Fisetin improve sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults? Do these substances have a positive effect on aging biomarkers, such as inflammation, oxidative stress, and aging-related proteins? Researchers will compare four groups: Placebo group (a look-alike substance that contains no drug), 500 mg UA group, 500 mg Fisetin group and 300 mg UA + 200 mg Fisetin group.

Participants will:

Take the assigned capsules daily after breakfast for 12 weeks. Attend three clinic visits (baseline \[Week 0\], mid-intervention \[Week 4\], and post-intervention \[Week 12\]) including blood tests, sleep quality assessments (PSQI scale, actigraphy, polysomnography), and analysis of aging biomarkers (DNA methylation, inflammatory cytokines, etc.). Keep a sleep diary, complete a dietary survey, assess mental health, and measure frailty indicators. Provide stool and urine samples at baseline and post-intervention for gut microbiome and metabolite analysis. This trial aims to provide scientific evidence for the development of new nutritional intervention strategies to improve the healthy aging.

Detailed Description

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The accelerating population aging has exacerbated the burden of chronic diseases among middle-aged and older adults, with sleep disorders emerging as a core health issue that forms a vicious cycle with aging. Urolithin A and Fisetin as dietary bioactive components have gained attention for their potential health benefits, including anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However, researches on their effects in sleep and aging remain limited, and clinical evidence for their combined intervention is currently lacking. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Urolithin A and Fisetin on improving sleep and aging biomarkers in middle-aged and older adults, providing scientific evidence for developing new scientific dietary strategies. It is a randomized controlled trial. A total of 80 participants will be recruited and randomly assigned to four groups: control group, Urolithin A 500 mg group, Fisetin 500 mg group, and Urolithin A 300 mg + Fisetin 200 mg group. The intervention period will last 12 weeks, with all participants taking one capsule of the intervention substance or placebo daily after breakfast. Primary outcomes include subjective and objective sleep quality assessments and frailty assessment. Secondary outcomes include metabolic, immune and inflammatory markers, gut microbiota analysis and quality of life assessment. Participants will undergo three follow-up assessments: baseline (week 0), mid-intervention (week 4), and end of intervention (week 12). Data will be analyzed using SAS 9.4 following the intention-to-treat principle. It is expected to provide preliminary data on the single and combined effects of Urolithin A and Fisetin on improving sleep and aging biomarkers in middle-aged and older adults, as well as reveal their potential synergistic effects. The rigorous and innovative design will serve as a reference for future mechanistic studies, which has important public health significance.

Conditions

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Sleep Disorder Aging

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Urolithin A Treatment Group

Take a intervention capsule (containing 500 mg of Urolithin A) once daily after breakfast for a total of 12 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Urolithin A intervention

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Urolithin A daily after breakfast.

Fisetin Treatment Group

Take a intervention capsule (containing 500 mg of Fisetin) once daily after breakfast for a total of 12 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Fisetin intervention

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Fisetin daily after breakfast.

Combined Urolithin A and Fisetin Treatment Group

Take a intervention capsule (containing 300 mg of Urolithin A + 200 mg of Fisetin) once daily after breakfast for a total of 12 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Fisetin intervention

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Fisetin daily after breakfast.

Urolithin A intervention

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Urolithin A daily after breakfast.

Placebo Control group

Take a placebo capsule (containing 500 mg of corn starch) once daily after breakfast for a total of 12 weeks.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Participants assigned to this intervention take a capsule containing 500 mg of corn starch daily after breakfast.

Interventions

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Fisetin intervention

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Fisetin daily after breakfast.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Participants assigned to this intervention take a capsule containing 500 mg of corn starch daily after breakfast.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Urolithin A intervention

Participants assigned to this intervention take capsules containing a fixed dose of Urolithin A daily after breakfast.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 30-75 years;
* Total score \> 5 points on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep quality assessment;
* Able to use personal mobile devices for WeChat, internet access, and related operations;
* Informed about the intervention trial and willing to undergo sleep monitoring and other examinations during the study;
* Commitment to consume coffee, strong tea, or alcohol ≤1 time per week during the trial period;

Exclusion Criteria

* Participation in any clinical trials or dietary/exercise intervention programs within the past 3 months or concurrently;
* Diagnosis of major mental disorders or family history thereof, or current use of psychotropic drugs or mood-regulating medications;
* Experiencing major psychological trauma (e.g., death of a close relative, significant financial loss) personally or within the family in the past 3 months;
* Severe diseases affecting inflammatory levels and/or endocrine components (e.g., severe obesity, uncontrolled diabetes or poorly controlled blood glucose, myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction);
* Current use of hormonal medications, beta-blockers, steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), etc.;
* Use of medications potentially affecting sleep or aging biomarkers (e.g., melatonin, antidepressants, anxiolytics) within the past 3 months;
* Plans for relocation or long-term travel within the next 6 months, which may hinder continuous intervention and follow-up.
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Wuhan Wuchang Hospital

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

Abinopharm, Inc

NETWORK

Sponsor Role collaborator

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Liangkai Chen

Associate professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Wuchang Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology

Wuhan, Hubei, China

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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China

Central Contacts

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Hui Xiong

Role: CONTACT

+86 138 7122 6649

Facility Contacts

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Hui Xiong

Role: primary

+86 138 7122 6649

Other Identifiers

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2025-008-01

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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