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Study of the Effect of a Ginger-Based Functional Beverage on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Damage
Led by Javier Marhuenda · Updated on 2026-03-04
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the daily consumption of a ginger-based beverage and its effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial damage in adults with excess body fat. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to better understand how ginger may influence markers related to cardiometabolic risk factors in adults aged 23 to 65 without diagnosed chronic diseases. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume either a functional beverage enriched with ginger or a matched placebo beverage daily for 60 days. Both study groups will follow this regimen under a double-blind design, ensuring neither participants nor researchers know who receives the ginger-enriched drink or placebo during the trial. During the 60-day study, participants will be assessed for changes in blood levels of inflammatory markers, oxidative stress indicators, and cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, blood pressure, body weight, and body composition. These measurements will be taken at the start and end of the trial to monitor the effects of the intervention. Participants will be asked to comply with study procedures and attend scheduled visits for evaluations.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of a Ginger-Based Beverage on Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Endothelial Function
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male and female participants
- Age between 23 and 65 years
- Body mass index (BMI) greater than 27.5 kg/m²
- No diagnosed chronic diseases
- Not regularly taking pharmacological treatments or dietary supplements
- Ability to understand and comply with study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of acute or chronic diseases not specified for inclusion
- Ongoing chronic medication or active use of dietary supplements
- Major surgery within the last three months
- Current smokers or those who quit less than six months ago
- History of significant food allergies or eating disorders
- Participation in another clinical trial or research study
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Following an active weight-loss diet
- Investigator's judgment of unsuitability for participation
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 60 days
Participants consume a ginger-enriched functional beverage or a placebo daily according to their assigned group.
2 visits (baseline and end of treatment)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
UCAM
Murcia, Spain
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Research Team
J
Javier Marhuenda Hernández
U
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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