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Effect of Pistachios on Muscle Recovery
NCT03698032 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Pistachios are an understudied and often unappreciated functional food. While nuts in general have received somewhat more attention for their nutritional properties from researchers, practitioners and the media, pistachios often seem to be overlooked. Meanwhile, pistachios appear to possess characteristics that suggest that they are likely to impart benefits that are equal to and perhaps above and beyond those of average nuts. We intend to explore the potential impacts of pistachios on recovery from rigorous exercise in well-trained athletes. We hypothesize that feeding 1.5 oz of pistachios will improve exercise recovery as determined by a reduction in delayed onset muscle soreness and suppression of markers of muscle damage, inflammation and oxidative stress in comparison to water and that the benefits will be greater with consumption of 3.0 oz of pistachios.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Water
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT 1.5 oz Pistachios
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT 3.0 oz Pistachios
Study Locations (1)
California
- San Diego State University — San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-12-15 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03698032
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03698032 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is San Diego State University, which has 201 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Muscle Soreness appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Water is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03698032 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03698032 about?
NCT03698032 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Pistachios on Muscle Recovery". Pistachios are an understudied and often unappreciated functional food. While nuts in general have received somewhat more attention for their nutritional properties from researchers, practitioners and the media, pistachios often seem to be overlooked. Meanwhile, pistachios appear to possess characte...
What is the current status of trial NCT03698032?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2019-02-05. Estimated completion is 2021-12-15.
What conditions does trial NCT03698032 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Muscle Soreness. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03698032?
The interventions under investigation include: Water (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), 1.5 oz Pistachios (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), 3.0 oz Pistachios (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03698032?
This trial is sponsored by San Diego State University, which has 201 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03698032 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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