Clinical Trials

Guest Article

Human clinical trials: How to build an immune health claim

28-Jun-2021 By Alwine Kardinaal, Nutrition & Health Leader at NIZO.

Building strong evidence for an immune health claim is high on the agenda for many in our industry today. In this article, a research expert discusses the process of conducting human clinical trials with this specific aim in mind.

KGK Science CEO: Pandemic put transition to virtual trials into hyperdrive

23-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The pandemic has forced contract research organizations like KGK Science to be more efficient and creative and has put the transition to virtual clinical trials into ‘hyperdrive’, says the CRO’s CEO.

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Nutrasource gets Health Canada approval for cannabis research license

09-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Guelph-based Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services has received approval for an official Institution-Wide Cannabis Research License, paving the way for human research on cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.

‘For those saying there are no clinical trials to support probiotics, have a seat’ – IPA Chief

27-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

There are over 1,600 human clinical trials on probiotics listed in ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO’s trial database, according to a new analysis that seeks to address the misconception that there is no human data around probiotics.

GOED Chief: ‘March was incredible for sales, April may have been slower’

18-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.

ISSFAL publishes guidelines on analysis of omega-3 blood status in clinical research

09-Dec-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has released new guidelines to encourage best practice in clinical trial design and study interpretation.

Probiota Asia 2019

‘Most important currency’: Local probiotic clinical studies key in driving BioGaia’s APAC growth

06-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Clinical trials involving local population is “one of the most important currencies” for carving out a reputation amongst APAC’s healthcare practitioners, says Swedish probiotic firm BioGaia.

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Absorption enhancement: Australian human clinical trials show effectiveness of novel delivery method

28-Feb-2019 By Tingmin Koe

The body's absorption of omega-3 increased by six times after taking a supplement that used the self micro-emulsifying delivery system (SMED) from Pharmako Biotechnologies, a series of human clinical trials conducted in Australia has found.

Outlining 'environmental' view of microbiome awaits craftier study designs, experts say

18-Jul-2017 By Hank Schultz

A more holistic, environmental view of the human gut microbiome is taking shape among researchers, but confounding factors complicate the task of fully elucidating this via tenable study designs.

Team approach called for in designing cogent product research strategy

20-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

In designing a clinical trial strategy its important to keep end points in mind—and it’s not just avoiding disease endpoints we’re talking here. It’s vital to end up with information that can aid in the marketing of the product, experts say.

Special edition: Outsourcing

Mobile technology and RCTs: An innovative trend on the rise

12-May-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Smart phones are enhancing the way CROs run clinical trials, but what's possible with mobile technology, how is the technology affecting recruitment and compliance, and how do you measure success?  

Dispatches from SupplySide West

The secrets of success for clinical trials

27-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing regulatory pressure around the globe is focusing attention on supporting the efficacy of ingredients and products. Dr Jay Udani, CEO of Medicus Research, gave us his 5 secrets for clinical trials success.

CRN highlights NCCAM’s research role

23-Nov-2009 By Mike Stones

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has a key role to play in developing biomarkers and a novel, multi-system testing methods, says the Council For Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Clinical trials are EFSA’s fool’s gold

02-Nov-2009

There’s gold to be found in them health claims mountains, but prospectors from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) must be happy with the little chunks that add up to a lot, and stop searching for nuggets the size of your fist.

Antioxidants focus

The contradictory science of antioxidants

12-Mar-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Apparently conflicting results from randomized clinical trials and observational studies abound in the scientific literature. In the third part of a four-part series on antioxidants, NutraIngredients looks to get behind the contradictions.

Sweet whey targets ‘scaly skin community’

05-Feb-2009 By Shane Starling

PL Thomas has launched a whey-based ingredient clinically proven to benefit psoriasis sufferers, although its marketing will feature a broader skin health sell that doesn’t venture into the territory of disease reduction.

Nutrition Formulators cuts clinical trial costs in half

03-Oct-2005 By Jess Halliday

Recognising a growing need to support products with science,
contract manufacturer Nutritional Formulators is introducing a new
foreign-based clinical trial service that it expects will give
US-based outfits a run for their money.