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