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Acute Effects of Watermelon on Vascular Function and Serum Lycopene

NCT03608254 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 11

Last updated 2022-03-14

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Summary

This study aimed to examine the effects of a one-time dose of 100% watermelon juice on circulating lycopene levels and measures of vascular health among a cohort of postmenopausal women.

Conditions

  • Vascular Health of Postmenopausal Women

Interventions

OTHER

100% watermelon juice

Participants consumed a one-time dose of 100% watermelon juice. Blood was sampled before and 2 hours after ingestion. Blood pressure and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation were measured before and 2 hours after ingestion.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Amy C Ellis, PhD, RD · University of Alabama at Birmingham

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-11-05
Primary Completion
2016-12-08
Completion
2016-12-08

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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