Gac fruit oil shows promise for better sleep and sharper vision
NCT ID NCT07623070
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether taking gac fruit oil capsules for 30 days could help adults aged 40 to 65 who have trouble sleeping. The 50 participants took four capsules daily and were tested on sleep quality, vision, mood, and brain scans before and after. The goal was to see if this natural supplement could boost both sleep and visual health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Finished
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Jul 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 40 to 65 years. * Participants with sleep disturbance. * Participants who were willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of ocular surgery. * Cataract. * Glaucoma. * Current supplementation intended to increase macular pigment level. * Pregnancy. * Severe illness. * Use of medications that may affect or stimulate sleep. * Use of medications that promote sleep. * Unable to undergo magnetic resonance imaging, including but not limited to individuals with a pacemaker, artificial heart valve, metal aneurysm clip, metallic tracheostomy tube, possible metallic fragments in the orbit, cochlear implant, implanted electrodes, neurostimulator, implanted drug infusion device, hemostatic clips, vascular stents, claustrophobia, previous brain surgery, or history of traumatic brain injury with implanted metal materials. * Participants who experienced discomfort during the study or wished to withdraw could discontinue participation at any time without providing a reason.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yuanpei University of Medical Technology
Hsinchu, 30015, Taiwan
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