About this trial
The aim of this clinical trial is to explore the efficacy of fatty acid and bile acid based supplements on enhancing influenza vaccine immune response in adults aged 60-70 years. The objectives of this study are:
1. To explore the efficacy of fatty acid and bile acid based supplements on enhancing flu vaccine immune response. 2. To evaluate the safety of fatty acid and bile acid use in elders. 3. To explore the potential role of microbiota in regulating immune response.
This study will conduct a randomized clinical trial to compare the efficacy of fatty acid / bile acid (Tauro Ursodesoxy Cholic Acid, TUDCA)supplements on enhancing vaccine immune response. The antibody's titer and safety indicators after influenza vaccination will be evaluated. Study process are:
1. Participants will be required to intake the assigned supplement or placebo daily for 25 days; 2. Receive a influenza vaccine on day 4; 3. Provide blood samples three times and stool samples twice at base line and endpoint respectively; 4. The antibody's titer and safety indicators will be analyzed and compared among groups.
This study aims to establish a theoretical foundation for utilizing nutritional strategies to enhance vaccine-induced immune responses and to provide a scientific framework for developing oral vaccine boosters.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 60-70 years old
Body Mass Index (BMI) 18.5-26.9 kg/m²
No influenza vaccination in the past year
Able to understand and sign the informed consent form, and capable of completing the full follow-up process
Disqualifiers
Severe lipid metabolism disorders
Use of lipid-lowering medications, weight loss drugs, or insulin within the past three months
Vaccination with other vaccines within the past three months
Use of probiotics or prebiotics within the past three months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- ARA (Arachidonic Acid) Supplementation
- TUDCA (Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid) Supplementation
- Placebo Supplementation
- Shanghai Biological Quadrivalent Influenza Virus Inactivated Vaccine
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Tsinghua University
Lead sponsor
Second Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College
Collaborator