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NCT03380195 Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT03380195
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor San Diego State University
Condition Heart Rate Recovery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 27 participants
Start Date 2016-09-01
Primary Completion 2028-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Watermelon juiceSport drinkSugar water

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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 27 participants in total. It began in 2016-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-12.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ages of 21-50 healthy adults Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from injury * Chronic inflammatory conditions * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication which affects blood pressure * Smoking * Pregnant woman * Allergy to watermelon

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Mee Young Hong

✉ mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu

📞 619-594-2392

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03380195 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Heart Rate Recovery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03380195 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03380195 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03380195 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Diego, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03380195 clinical trial?

NCT03380195 is sponsored by San Diego State University. The trial plans to enroll 27 participants.

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