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NCT03380195 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness
A NA study of Heart Rate Recovery, sponsored by San Diego State University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03380195: Recruiting NA study of Heart Rate Recovery, sponsored by San Diego State University.
NCT03380195 is a NA study of Heart Rate Recovery that is actively recruiting participants, run by San Diego State University. The registered enrollment target is 27 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03380195, a NA study of Heart Rate Recovery, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by San Diego State University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 27 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
The participants then were fitted to cycling shoes and familiarized with the Lode cycle ergometer (Lode Excalibur Sport, Groningen, Netherlands), completed a warm-up and were asked to perform a criterion work rate trial ending at 80% predicted HRmax. Heart rate was recorded every minute post exercise for a maximum of 20 minutes post exercise.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Watermelon juice
- OTHER Water
- OTHER Sport drink
- OTHER Sugar water
Study Locations (1)
California
- Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU - San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 27 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT03380195 shows while recruiting
NCT03380195 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 27 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Heart Rate Recovery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Watermelon juice is the first listed.
NCT03380195 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03380195 about?
NCT03380195 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness". 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.
What is the current status of trial NCT03380195?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 27 participants. The study started on 2016-09-01. Estimated completion is 2028-12.
What conditions does trial NCT03380195 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Rate Recovery.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03380195?
The interventions under investigation include: Watermelon juice (OTHER), Water (OTHER), Sport drink (OTHER), Sugar water (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03380195?
This trial is sponsored by San Diego State University, which has 118 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03380195 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03380195's enrollment target sits among peer trials
27 1708th of 2000 higher than 291 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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