Almond for Physical Performance

NCT ID: NCT04787718

Last Updated: 2022-05-05

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-07-15

Study Completion Date

2022-05-03

Brief Summary

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Investigators specific aims are to compare the effects of consuming daily snacks of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds (2.0 ounces) versus an isocaloric amount of another commonly consumed snack food (pretzels) on energy (vigor) perception and physical activity, exercise performance (VO2max and measures of strength), strength and power performance as well as muscle soreness recovery after strenuous eccentrically-biased exercise.

Detailed Description

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To accomplish these aims, investigators will examine whether regular consumption of almonds versus a common snack food over a period of 8 weeks impacts longer term metabolic, physiological and behavioral responses related to energy sensations and exercise capacity/performance.

Conditions

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Muscle Soreness Energy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Almond

Participants will consume 2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Almond

Intervention Type OTHER

2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds

Control group

an isocaloric (2.0 oz raw almonds) amount of unsalted pretzels daily.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Control group

Intervention Type OTHER

an isocaloric amount of unsalted pretzels

Interventions

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Almond

2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds

Intervention Type OTHER

Control group

an isocaloric amount of unsalted pretzels

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 30-50 years old
* BMI of 23-30

Exclusion Criteria

* smoking,
* medications known to impact inflammation,
* musculoskeletal limitations and
* use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact antioxidant
* use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact inflammatory status
Minimum Eligible Age

30 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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San Diego State University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mark Kern

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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San Diego State University

San Diego, California, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Rayo VU, Cervantes M, Hong MY, Hooshmand S, Jason N, Liu C, North E, Okamoto L, Storm S, Witard OC, Kern M. Almond Consumption Modestly Improves Pain Ratings, Muscle Force Production, and Biochemical Markers of Muscle Damage Following Downhill Running in Mildly Overweight, Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized, Crossover Trial. Curr Dev Nutr. 2024 Aug 7;8(9):104432. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104432. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 39257478 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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59997A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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