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Sanghuangporus Sanghuang Supplementation to Improve Anti-Fatigue Performance in Healthy Adults

NCT06902662 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 58

Last updated 2026-04-13

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Summary

This clinical study aims to evaluate the anti-fatigue and muscle performance-enhancing effects of Sanghuangporus sanghuang mycelia (SS-MN4) capsules in healthy adults. As muscle mass and function naturally decline with age or sedentary lifestyle, there is growing interest in nutritional interventions that may help preserve physical performance and reduce fatigue. Sanghuangporus sanghuang, a traditional medicinal fungus, contains bioactive compounds such as hispidin, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

The study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 60 healthy male participants aged 20 to 35 years with no regular exercise habits. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either SS-MN4 capsules (1000 mg/day) or a placebo for 42 days. The intervention aims to determine whether SS-MN4 improves exercise performance, muscle strength, and biochemical markers related to fatigue and muscle damage.

Throughout the study, blood samples, urine samples, exercise tests (e.g., anaerobic power, isometric strength), and body composition analyses (DEXA) will be conducted at multiple time points, including before, during, and after the intervention. In addition, intestinal microbiota analysis and nutritional intake records will be included to assess secondary outcomes.

This research will provide scientific evidence for the health benefits of SS-MN4 in reducing exercise-induced fatigue and improving muscle function. The data collected may support future applications for anti-fatigue health food certification in Taiwan and the development of novel functional supplements for global markets.

Conditions

  • Nutritional Supplementation
  • Physical Performance

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

SS-MN4

Participants in the SS-MN4 group will take 2 capsules daily containing a total of 1000 mg/day of Sanghuangporus sanghuang mycelia extract for 42 consecutive days. The capsules are identical in appearance to the placebo.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Participants in the placebo group will take 2 capsules daily of an inert substance designed to match the SS-MN4 capsules in color, taste, and appearance. The placebo contains no active ingredients and will be taken for 42 consecutive days.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Taiwan Sport University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-07
Primary Completion
2025-07-15
Completion
2025-10-21

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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