Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance
Lead Sponsor:
Northumbria University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Mibelle Group Biochemistry
Conditions:
Sexual Wellness
Aerobic Capacity
Eligibility:
MALE
40-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this experimental study is to examine the influence of Lemongrass extract on aerobic training parameters following a 6-week training programme in middle-aged males. A secondary aim will be...
Detailed Description
The study is a randomised, parallel (two groups, lemongrass versus placebo), double-blind, placebo-controlled design in middle-aged males (40-60 years). Visit 1: Pre-screening Participants will recei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 40 and ≤ 60 years.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 19 and ≤ 35 kg/m2.
- Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol in the opinion of the Investigator.
- Judged by the Investigator to be in good health as assessed by a health screening questionnaire.
- Currently identifies as the same biological sex as at birth.
- Currently deemed to be sedentary or relatively inactive (less than 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week).
- Have a blood pressure \< 140/90 mmHg.
Exclusion
- A history of heart disease.
- Any disease that might interfere with the absorption of nutrients (e.g. Chron's disease, celiac disease).
- Recent musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury (within the last 3 months).
- The habitual use of medication that is antihypertensive or antidiabetic medication or might inhibit the ability to complete the study participation.
- Alcohol Intake of greater than 21 units per week.
- A change in bodyweight of more than 3kg within the month preceding the study.
- Currently following a weight-loss or weight-gain programme.
- Any known bleeding disorder or reaction to withdrawal of blood samples
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07195240
Start Date
October 1 2025
End Date
March 1 2026
Last Update
September 26 2025
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Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom