Status:
COMPLETED
Tart Cherry Supplementation & Gut Microbiome and Inflammation
Lead Sponsor:
Ohio University
Conditions:
Inflammation
Glucose Regulation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
There has been a rapid increase in researching the use of tart cherry supplements in the past 5 years, particularly for inflammatory conditions. Many formulations of cherry supplements exist, however ...
Detailed Description
Participants will consume a tart cherry or placebo product for 30 days and attend 5 visits in the Exercise Physiology Lab at Ohio University over the 30 day period. They will self-collect a stool samp...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-55 years old
- participate in 150 minutes of exercise per week
- non-smoker
- have no known allergy to cherries or cherry juice
- are not taking food supplements (turmeric/curcumin, cherry products, greens, etc.). -You must have access to the internet and be willing to record your food intake, physical activity and sleep quality/duration during the study.
Exclusion
- not 18-55 years old.
- have quit smoking less than one year ago.
- have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder such as diabetes, thyroid disorder, or high cholesterol.
- are currently being treated for arthritis or an inflammatory condition, such as arthritis, gout, lupus or Sjogren's syndrome.
- are currently being treated for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, or irritable bowel syndrome.
- are pregnant.
- regularly consume cherries or are allergic to cherries.
- currently use anti-inflammatory medications.
- have used corticosteroids in the last two months.
- are not willing to follow a low polyphenol diet.
- are not willing to have blood drawn on 4 occasions.
- are not willing to provide a stool sample on 3 occasions.
- do not have access to the internet.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 18 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04467372
Start Date
March 18 2019
End Date
July 1 2021
Last Update
September 9 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Ohio University Exercise Physiology Lab
Athens, Ohio, United States, 45701