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NCT05864521 Beetroot Juice and Sleep

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NCT ID NCT05864521
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Mayo Clinic
Condition Healthy
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2023-09-28
Primary Completion 2026-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 80 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Active Beetroot Juice Supplement (aBRJ)Placebo Beetroot Juice Supplement (pBRJ)

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-28 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of acute inorganic nitrate supplementation (with beetroot) on the regulation of sleep and neurovascular physiology.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * 18-35 or 65-80 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Coronary artery disease * Heart failure * Pregnancy * Diabetes * Sleep disorders * Shift workers * Individuals who typically go to sleep after midnight * Individuals who traveled across ≥2 time zones within one week of study visits * Individuals with a history frequent kidney stones * BMI ≥35.0kg/m2 * Use of nicotine-containing products within the two years preceding study visits * Use of allopurinol, proton pump inhibitors, or other medications/supplements which interfere with the nitrate-nitrite-nitric oxide pathway or outcome measures

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Joshua Bock, PhD

✉ Bock.Joshua@mayo.edu

📞 (507) 422-0768

Principal Investigator

Joshua Bock, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mayo Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05864521 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 80 Years, studying Healthy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05864521 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05864521 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Bock.Joshua@mayo.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05864521 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Rochester, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05864521 clinical trial?

NCT05864521 is sponsored by Mayo Clinic. The principal investigator is Joshua Bock, PhD at Mayo Clinic. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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