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The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance
Led by Northumbria University · Updated on 2026-04-13
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
31 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Northumbria University
Lead Sponsor
M
Mibelle Group Biochemistry
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 males. A secondary aim will be to explore the influence on sexual wellness. Participants will attend 23 visits to the laboratory involving: * fitness testing (some to exhaustion). * blood sampling (capillary and venous samples). * a supervised 6 week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programme. * consuming either the lemongrass extract or placebo in the form of tablets, once a day during the 6 week training.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 5 40 and 5 60 years.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) 5 19 and 5 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 between a physical activity status of sedentaryy to moderately trained (Meet World Health Organization minimum activity guidelines: Adults aged 18-64 years old completing at least 150 to 300 min moderate-intensity activity or 75-150 min of vigorous-intensity activity a week, plus muscle-strengthening activities 2 or more days a week).
- Have a blood pressure < 140/90 mmHg.
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
E
Emma Squires, Dr
CONTACT
G
Gill Drinkald
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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