Effects of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on the Acute Satiety Response and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Adults.
Tiffany Lum, Megan Connolly, Amanda Marx...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30870970Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years - 55Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID03380221
Effects of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Cardiometabolic Health
Led by San Diego State University · Updated on 2026-01-21
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how eating fresh watermelon fruit affects feelings of fullness, metabolic health, and weight control. The study focuses on adults between 18 and 55 years old with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40. The research aims to explore the potential impacts of watermelon consumption on satiety and cardiometabolic health. Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will consume 100 calories of fresh watermelon (about 2 cups) daily for four weeks, while the other group will consume 100 calories of low-fat cookies each day for the same duration. This comparison will help assess differences in satiety and metabolic responses between the two snacks. During the study, researchers will measure changes in participants' feelings of fullness at several time points after eating the snack, specifically at 0, 20, 40, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. Participants will be monitored for four weeks, with assessments focused on satiety and metabolic parameters. The study is sponsored by San Diego State University and is designed to include healthy adult volunteers.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Cardiometabolic Health
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 55Years
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 to 55 years old
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 40
You will not qualify if you...
- Current smoker
- Pregnant woman
- Required dietary supplement use
- Required medication for metabolic disorders
- Allergy to watermelon or gluten
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Treatment
Duration - 4 weeks per treatment period
Participants consume 100 Kcal of watermelon fruit (2 cups) daily for 4 weeks and 100 Kcal of low fat cookies daily for 4 weeks in a crossover design.
Daily consumption during each 4-week period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California, United States, 92182-7251
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Research Team
M
Mee Young Hong
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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