Status:
COMPLETED
The Cardiovascular Benefits of Resistance Training and Dark Chocolate in Female Adults
Lead Sponsor:
National Cheng Kung University
Conditions:
Vascular Function in Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effects of 85% dark chocolate supplementation on vascular function and nitric oxide (NO) levels during high-intensity resistance exercise in healthy women across menstrual ...
Detailed Description
Background: Dark chocolate, rich in flavanols, may support vascular health by reducing arterial stiffness and blood pressure across menstrual phases. This study examined the effects of 85% dark choco...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- the healthy adult women,
- aged 20-30 years, from a local university campus,
- had a regular menstrual cycles in the past three months.
Exclusion
- (1) irregular menstrual cycles (menstrual cycle length \< 21 or \> 35 days in the past three months),
- (2) pregnancy or lactation in the past year,
- (3) history of cardiovascular or uterine surgery in the past six months,
- (4) use of contraceptives or other female hormone medications,
- (5) smoking or alcohol consumption habits,
- (6) hypertension (blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg), chronic diseases, heart disease, or other cardiovascular conditions, (7) allergy to cocoa products, nuts, or fruits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06908941
Start Date
September 1 2023
End Date
July 31 2024
Last Update
April 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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National Chung Cheng University
Chiayi County, Taiwan, Taiwan