Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Betalains on Cardiovascular Health and Quality of Life
Lead Sponsor:
King's College London
Collaborating Sponsors:
VDF FutureCeuticals Inc.
Conditions:
Vascular Stiffness
Vasodilation
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial is to investigate the effects of beetroot-derived betalains on cardiovascular health, sleep and quality of life in healt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged between 40 and 65 years
- BMI between 25-29.9 kg/m2
- Own a smartphone.
- Able to understand the nature of the study and give informed consent
- Have not gained or lost more than 10% of body weight (within the past 3 months)
- Not currently involved or have participated in another biomedical study (within the last 3 months)
Exclusion
- Smoking or vaping (within the last 2 years)
- Vegetarian or vegan (due to capsule material)
- Medical history of chronic disease \[coronary artery disease, previous myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, peripheral artery disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, malignancies, etc\]
- Grade II hypertension (blood pressure: \>160/100 mmHg)
- Under medication that can affect the cardiovascular system (within the last 2 months)
- Taking supplements (except vitamin D and iron) (within the last month)
- Intolerances or allergies toward beetroots, dragon fruit or rice hulls
- History of excess alcohol intake or substance abuse.
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
- Under hormonal replacement therapy (contraceptives are allowed)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 30 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 19 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06117007
Start Date
October 30 2023
End Date
December 19 2024
Last Update
November 14 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Metabolic Research Unit (King's College London)
London, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9NH