Effect of Watermelon on Cardiometabolic Health (NCT07006636)
Effect of Watermelon Consumption on Cardiometabolic Health and Whole-Body Antioxidant Capacity
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether consumption of 355 ml of watermelon juice will: 1. improve cardiovascular and overall metabolic health markers like blood pressure, heart rate, stiffness/flexibility of arteries (blood vessels), blood sugar, cholesterol), and gut hormones 2. contribute to the body's ability to protect itself from the potential cell damage caused by harmful chemical compounds (produced when skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) B light, for example). This will be evaluated by measuring how resistant skin is to the damage from UVB light exposure, as well as several markers of bodily stress blood and urine. This will be determined immediately after consuming the juice (to evaluate the effects the juice has on health right away), as well as after 4 weeks of daily juice consumption (to evaluate the effects the juice has on health when consumed consistently over time).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UCLA Center for Human Nutrition — Los Angeles, California
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Watermelon Juice + liquid meal test at baseline (OTHER)
- Sweetened placebo beverage +liquid meal test at baseline (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- UCLA Center for Human Nutrition — Los Angeles, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (310) 206-8292
Email: tdiacova@mednet.ucla.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.