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NCT Number: NCT04787718

Almond for Physical Performance

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle Soreness Energy Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Pain Myalgia Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

30 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, 92182-7251, United States

About this study

To accomplish these aims, investigators will examine whether regular consumption of almonds versus a common snack food over a period of 8 weeks impacts longer term metabolic, physiological and behavioral responses related to energy sensations and exercise capacity/performance.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 30-50 years old
  • BMI of 23-30

Exclusion criteria

  • 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

Treatment and study plan

Almond

Other

2.0 oz of raw, shelled, unsalted almonds

Control Group

Other

an isocaloric amount of unsalted pretzels

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes from baseline in energy (vigor) perception

    Time frame: At baseline , at 8 weeks

    Energy (vigor) perception will be assessed using POMS questionnaire

  2. Changes from baseline in exercise performance

    Time frame: At baseline , at 8 weeks

    VO2max will be assessed for measuring exercise performance

Secondary outcomes

  1. Changes from baseline in strength and power performance

    Time frame: At baseline, at 8 weeks

    strength and power performance by be measure by biodex

  2. Changes from baseline in muscle soreness

    Time frame: At baseline, at 8 weeks

    muscle soreness will be measured by DOMES questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

San Diego State University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Roles of Almonds in Physical Performance

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 9, 2021
Registry last updated
May 5, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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