Gummy supplements may ease student stress and boost sleep
NCT ID NCT07665840
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether daily gummies containing L-theanine and lion's mane mushroom extract could reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep in university students. 67 students aged 18-25 took either the gummies or no supplement for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if this natural combination supports mental well-being during stressful university life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- L-theanine and lion's mane mushroom extract gummies
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, natural supplement to help students manage stress and improve sleep.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 67 participants and no placebo control, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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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67 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 25 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Malaysian male and female university students aged 18-25 years * Reporting moderate levels of stress and/or anxiety * Not regularly using cognitive-enhancing supplements in the past 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of chronic medical conditions that could affect study outcomes * Substance abuse or high caffeine intake (\>400 mg/day) * Current use of medications or supplements that may influence stress or cognitive function (e.g., antidepressants or nootropics) in the past 3 months * Known allergies or hypersensitivity to L-theanine or Hericium erinaceus
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Nottingham Malaysia
Semenyih, Malaysia
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