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AgingNCT07114536

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Calcium a -Ketoglutarate(AKG-Ca) in Improving Human Aging

A study testing Calcium-a-ketoglutarate in people with Aging, run by Shenzhen Hygieia Biotech Co., Ltd at 1 site in China.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) supplementation on biological aging and age-related health indicators in middle-aged and older adults. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Aging
What is being tested?
Calcium-a-ketoglutarate
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
34 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
20 Aug 2025to 30 Nov 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 40-75 years old, no gender restrictions.
  • Has not taken any other anti-ageing research products in the past two months.
  • Able to use a smartphone.
  • Informed consent, voluntarily signed informed consent form, and agreed to participate in all visits and treatments in accordance with the trial protocol.

Who cannot join

  • Patients with cardiovascular disease, severe/uncontrolled hypertension, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism .
  • Patients with Type I/Type II diabetes (treated with oral metformin or insulin) or diabetes complications .
  • Patients with cancer or who have undergone surgery, systemic drug therapy, or radiation therapy within the past 3 years.
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), severe asthma (requiring daily medication).
  • Multiple sclerosis, autoimmune/immunodeficiency disorders.
  • Recent history of sepsis or infection (hospitalisation within the past 3 months).
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  • Any mental illness or neurodegenerative disease.
  • Any metallic implants in the body.
  • Hepatitis/cirrhosis.
  • Severe kidney disease (GFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²).
  • Suffering from other conditions deemed unsuitable for participation in this trial (as determined by the investigator).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310051

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate theEffects of Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate Supplementation on BiologicalAging, Physical Performance, and Metabolic Health in Middle-Aged andOlder Adults

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) supplementation on biological aging and age-related health indicators in middle-aged and older adults. Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG), a key intermediate in the Krebs cycle, has been investigated for its potential role in modulating aging-related metabolic and cellular pathways. Due to the poor oral bioavailability of free AKG, its stabilized form-calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG)-is used to enhance absorption and additionally provides calcium supplementation benefits. At the population level, there is currently a lack of systematic assessment studies on the effects of CaAKG on human ageing-related indicators.

The study will recruit generally healthy adults aged 45 to 75 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CaAKG or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The primary objective is to assess changes in biological aging, as measured by PhenoAge. Secondary outcomes include changes in physical performance, inflammatory markers, glucose and lipid metabolism, ageing-related gene expression, and self-reported quality of life.

This trial is designed to provide evidence on the efficacy and safety of CaAKG as a potential dietary intervention to support healthy aging. All participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments. The study has been reviewed and approved by Medical Ethics Committee of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to enrollment.

Conditions
Aging
Being tested
Calcium-a-ketoglutarate, Placebo(starch)
Keywords
a-ketoglutaric acid, Phenoage*age, Healthy aging

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Calcium-a-ketoglutarateDietary supplement

    Description: Participants in the intervention group will receive oral calcium alpha-ketoglutarate (CaAKG) in granular tablet form. Each tablet contains 0.5 grams of CaAKG.Participants will take two tablets twice daily (morning and evening). The total daily dose is 2 grams. The intervention period will last for 12 weeks. CaAKG is a stabilized form of alpha-ketoglutarate that enhances bioavailability and provides supplemental calcium. The tablets are identical in appearance and texture to those in the placebo group to maintain blinding.

  • Placebo(starch)Other

    Participants in the placebo group will receive oral tablets identical inappearance and texture to the CaAKG tablets, but containing starch with no active calciumalpha-ketoglutarate. Each tablet weighs 0.5 grams. Participants will take two tablets twicedaily (morning and evening), for a total daily intake of 2 grams. The placebo tablets arepackaged and administered in the same manner as the CaAKG tablets to ensure blindingthroughout the 12-weekintervention period.

Study groups in NCT07114536
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Intervention group: calcium-a-ketoglutarateExperimentalThe experimental group subjects took four Ca-AKG tablets (0.5 g/tablet) daily.
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Calcium-a-ketoglutarate
Control group: starchPlacebo comparatorPlacebo-controlled group subjects took four starch placebo tablets (0.5g/tablet) daily.
Receives: Other: Placebo(starch)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in PhenoAge from Baseline to Week 12

    Phenotypic Age (PhenoAge) is a composite biomarker-based estimate of biological age. The primary outcome is the change in PhenoAge from baseline to the end of the 12-week intervention period. PhenoAge will be calculated using the algorithm developed by Levine et al. (2018), based on a validated mortality risk model.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

Secondary outcomes (23)
  1. Change in Calcium Content of Bone

    The calcium content of bone will be measured at baseline and at Week 12 to evaluate changes resulting from CaAKG supplementation. Bone calcium will be assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) with mineral content analysis at specific skeletal sites. The primary metric is the change in bone calcium content (mg/cm2 or mg) over the 12-week intervention period.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  2. Change in β-Galactosidase Activity

    β-Galactosidase activity will be measured in serum collected at baseline and at Week 12.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  3. Change in Age-related Gene Expression

    e.g., SIRT1~7、TERT/TERC、p21(CDKN1A)、p16INK4a(CDKN2A)、PDGFRB、PLOD1、MAP4K4、NFKBIA、GFAP、F2RL3、HERPUD1、PPPIR15A、PCBP1、TFAM、MMP7

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  4. Change in Grip strength

    The change in Grip strength (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline,12-week study

  5. Change in body Weight

    The change in body weight (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  6. Change in body mass index(BMl)

    The change in Body Mass Index (BMl) kg/m2 of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  7. Change in body fat mass

    The change in body fat mass(kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  8. Change in alkaline phosphatase (ALP)

    The change in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in U/L of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  9. Change in body fat percentage

    The change in body fat percentage (%) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  10. Change in fat-free mass

    The change in fat-free mass(kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  11. Change in muscle mass

    The change in muscle mass (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  12. Change in body water

    The change in body water (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  13. Change in blood creatinine (CREA)

    The change in blood creatinine (CREA) in mol/L of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and 12-week study.

  14. Change in protein

    The change in protein (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  15. Change in inorganic salts

    The change in inorganic salts (kg) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  16. Change in TotalT lymphocytes (CD3+)

    The change in TotalT lymphocytes (CD3+) (cells/μl) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  17. Change in helper T cells(cD4+)

    The change in helper T cells (CD4+) (cells/μl) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  18. Change in cytotoxicT cells(CD8+)

    The change in cytotoxic T cells (CD8+)(cells/μL) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  19. Change in Glycated haemoglobin (HbAlc)

    The change in Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  20. Change in Fasting blood glucose

    The change in Fasting blood glucose (mmol/L) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  21. Change in Fasting insulin

    The change in Fasting insulin (pmol/L) of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  22. Change in Physical activity questionnaire Scores

    International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Long Form (IPAQ-LF). At baseline and 12 weeks, measure changes in participants' Physical activity questionnaire scores. There is no fixed upper or lower limit to the total score, but scores at different activity intensities (walking, moderate intensity, high intensity) can be accumulated based on metabolic equivalents (MET-min/week). Higher score: Reflects the greater the total amount of physical activity an individual has engaged in in the past week.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

  23. Change in number of finger taps in one minute

    The change in number of finger taps in one minute of 30 volunteers before and after the intervention was measured.

    Measured: Baseline and Week 12

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Aug 2025
  2. Study start20 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2025
  4. Study completion30 Nov 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
34 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07114536
Sponsor's protocol ID
Evaluation of AKG-Ca on Aging
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
31 Jul 2025
Last updated
16 Sep 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: Protect volunteers' personal health data and personal privacy.

Publications

  • Demidenko O, Barardo D, Budovskii V, Finnemore R, Palmer FR, Kennedy BK, Budovskaya YV. Rejuvant(R), a potential life-extending compound formulation with alpha-ketoglutarate and vitamins, conferred an average 8 year reduction in biological aging, after an average of 7 months of use, in the TruAge DNA methylation test. Aging (Albany NY). 2021 Nov 30;13(22):24485-24499. doi: 10.18632/aging.203736. Epub 2021 Nov 30.

    PubMed 34847066
  • Sandalova E, Goh J, Lim ZX, Lim ZM, Barardo D, Dorajoo R, Kennedy BK, Maier AB. Alpha-ketoglutarate supplementation and BiologicaL agE in middle-aged adults (ABLE)-intervention study protocol. Geroscience. 2023 Oct;45(5):2897-2907. doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00813-6. Epub 2023 May 23.

    PubMed 37217632
  • Liu Z, Kuo PL, Horvath S, Crimmins E, Ferrucci L, Levine M. A new aging measure captures morbidity and mortality risk across diverse subpopulations from NHANES IV: A cohort study. PLoS Med. 2018 Dec 31;15(12):e1002718. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1002718. eCollection 2018 Dec.

    PubMed 30596641
  • Liu C, Hua L, Xin Z. Synergistic impact of 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and physical activity on delaying aging. Redox Biol. 2024 Jul;73:103188. doi: 10.1016/j.redox.2024.103188. Epub 2024 May 10.

    PubMed 38740004

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Calcium-a-ketoglutarate in people with Aging, run by Shenzhen Hygieia Biotech Co., Ltd at 1 site in China.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in PhenoAge from Baseline to Week 12 (time frame: Baseline and Week 12). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07114536, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Sep 2026.

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