Almond for Physical Performance
Roles of Almonds in Physical Performance
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interventional
30
1 country
1
Brief Summary
Investigators specific aims are to compare the effects of consuming daily snacks of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds (2.0 ounces) versus an isocaloric amount of another commonly consumed snack food (pretzels) on energy (vigor) perception and physical activity, exercise performance (VO2max and measures of strength), strength and power performance as well as muscle soreness recovery after strenuous eccentrically-biased exercise.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for not_applicable
Started Jul 2020
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
July 15, 2020
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 3, 2021
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 9, 2021
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 3, 2022
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 3, 2022
CompletedMay 5, 2022
May 1, 2022
1.8 years
March 3, 2021
May 3, 2022
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Changes from baseline in energy (vigor) perception
Energy (vigor) perception will be assessed using POMS questionnaire
At baseline , at 8 weeks
Changes from baseline in exercise performance
VO2max will be assessed for measuring exercise performance
At baseline , at 8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Changes from baseline in strength and power performance
At baseline, at 8 weeks
Changes from baseline in muscle soreness
At baseline, at 8 weeks
Study Arms (2)
Almond
EXPERIMENTALParticipants will consume 2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds.
Control group
ACTIVE COMPARATORan isocaloric (2.0 oz raw almonds) amount of unsalted pretzels daily.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years old
- BMI of 23-30
You may not qualify if:
- smoking,
- medications known to impact inflammation,
- musculoskeletal limitations and
- use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact antioxidant
- use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact inflammatory status
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
San Diego State University
San Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States
Related Publications (1)
Rayo VU, Cervantes M, Hong MY, Hooshmand S, Jason N, Liu C, North E, Okamoto L, Storm S, Witard OC, Kern M. Almond Consumption Modestly Improves Pain Ratings, Muscle Force Production, and Biochemical Markers of Muscle Damage Following Downhill Running in Mildly Overweight, Middle-Aged Adults: A Randomized, Crossover Trial. Curr Dev Nutr. 2024 Aug 7;8(9):104432. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104432. eCollection 2024 Sep.
PMID: 39257478DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- CROSSOVER
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Professor
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 3, 2021
First Posted
March 9, 2021
Study Start
July 15, 2020
Primary Completion
May 3, 2022
Study Completion
May 3, 2022
Last Updated
May 5, 2022
Record last verified: 2022-05