RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06040905

Causal Effect of Coenzyme Q10 Nutrition and Cognitive Dysfunction in the Metabolic Storm (Hyperglycemia and Sarcopenia) and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor


Sponsor

Chung Shan Medical University

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Dec 26, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of coenzyme Q10 supplementation (150 mg/b.i.d, 300 mg/d, 12 weeks) on coenzyme Q10, glucose parameters, BDNF, myokines, and cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients who combined with hyperglycemia but without sarcopenia, or with hyperglycemia and pre-sarcopenia.


Eligibility

Min Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
  • Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
  • MCI and AD patients with hyperglycemia ( Fasting glucose \>=100 mg/dL).
  • MCI and AD patients with pre-sarcopenia (low calf circumference, low hand grip, or low muscle endurance).
  • Must be able to swallow tablets.

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Cancer patients.
  • Severe heart, lung, liver, and kidney diseases.
  • Severe disability or aphasia.
  • Malnutrition (body weight changes \> 5% within one month).
  • Using coenzyme Q10 supplements.
  • Warfarin therapy.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTCoenzyme Q10

300 mg/day (150mg/b.i.d)

OTHERPlacebo

Starch, dextrin


Locations(1)

Chung Shan Medical University Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan

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