Determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Healthy Adults

NCT ID: NCT07017465

Last Updated: 2025-06-12

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-06-30

Study Completion Date

2025-09-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic load (GL) and glycemic index (GI) of different types of watermelons commonly available in the market. Using glucose as the reference standard, the study will measure the blood glucose response following consumption of each watermelon type in healthy adult participants.

Detailed Description

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his study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic load (GL) and glycemic index (GI) of different types of watermelons commonly available in the market. Using glucose as the reference standard, the study will measure the blood glucose response following consumption of each watermelon type in healthy adult participants. The objective is to identify variations in glycemic impact among watermelon varieties to inform dietary recommendations for blood sugar management.

Conditions

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Glycemic Index Glycemic Load

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Single group (cross over)

Participants will consume a standard oral glucose solution containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate. This serves as the reference for calculating glycemic index.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Water melon (sugar baby)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type A containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

watermelon (Charleston gray)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type B containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

watermelon (Crimson sweet)

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type C containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

Interventions

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Water melon (sugar baby)

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type A containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

Intervention Type OTHER

watermelon (Charleston gray)

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type B containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

Intervention Type OTHER

watermelon (Crimson sweet)

Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type C containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Healthy adults (BMI 18.5-24.9kg/m2.
2. No history of diabetes or metabolic disorders.
3. Not taking any medication affecting glucose metabolism.

Exclusion Criteria

1\) GI Disorders. 2) Recent infections or illness affecting glucose tolerance. 3) Non willing participants.

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Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

30 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Rehman Medical Institute - RMI

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Naseer Ahmed

Associate Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Central Contacts

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Naseer Ahmed

Role: CONTACT

03305485960

References

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A. Coughlan , E. Anderson , L. Stern , A. El-Ansary , in: Marketing Channels, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2001, p. 590p .

Reference Type BACKGROUND

R. Clodius , W. Mueller , Market structure analysis, an orientation for research in agricultural economics, J. Farm Econ. 43 (3) (1961) 513-553 .

Reference Type BACKGROUND

A. Camelo , in: Manuel Pour La Préparation Et La Vente Des Fruits Et Des Légumes Du Champ Au Marché, Bulletin des Services Agricoles de la FAO. FAO, Rome, 2007, p. 205 p .

Reference Type BACKGROUND

I. Adeoye , T. Olajide , A. Adebisi , J. Usman , M. Badmus , Economic analysis of watermel on based production system in Oyo state, J. Agric. Biol. Sci. 6 (7) (2011) 53-59 .

Reference Type BACKGROUND

E.G. Achigan-Dako , R. Fagbemissi , H.T. Avohou , R.S. Vodouhe , O. Coulibaly , A. Ahanchede , Importance and practices of Egusi crops (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai, Cucumeropsis mannii Naudin and Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standl. cv. ' Aklamkpa ') in sociolinguistic areas in Benin, Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ. 12 (4) (2008) 393-403 .

Reference Type BACKGROUND

I.A. Abdou , Modified marketing efficiency criteria for consideration in cropping structure planning: a case of newly reclaimed land farmers in Egypt, in: S. O'reilly, M. Keane, P. Enright (Eds.), Proceedings of the 16th international farm management association congress, a vibrant rural economy-the challenge for balance, Cork Ireland, 2007, pp. 79-84

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Other Identifiers

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GL/GI-NA_1V3

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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