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NCT Number: NCT06800833

Effects of Mango or Low-Fat Cookie Consumption on Gut Health, and Its Relationship With Mental, Sexual and Skin Health

The objective of the proposed research is to determine the effects of fresh mango consumption on gut microbiome, and its relationship with skin health, sexual and mental health in relatively healthy adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Gut Microbiome

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, 92182, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Mee Young Hong

CONTACT

[email protected]

619-594-6825

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Generally healthy subjects
  • BMI 20-40 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • Smoker
  • Pregnant woman
  • Required antibiotics use
  • Required dietary supplement use
  • Required medication of metabolic disorders, mental health and sexual health
  • Allergy to mango or wheat

Treatment and study plan

Low fat cookies

Other

To determine the effects of low fat cookie consumption on physiological indicators of sexual, mental, skin, and gut health

Mango

Other

To determine the effects of mango consumption on physiological indicators of sexual, mental, skin, and gut health

Primary outcomes

  1. Change of sexual health questionnaire scores

    Time frame: Baseline and week 4

    Change of sexual health questionnaire scores will be determined to examine effects of mango consumption vs low-fat cookies.

  2. Change of depression questionnaire scores

    Time frame: Baseline and week 4

    Change of depression questionnaire scores will be determined to examine effects of mango consumption vs low-fat cookies.

  3. Change of skin hydration scores

    Time frame: Baseline, 1 min post application and week 4consumption

    Change of skin hydration scores will be determined to examine effects of mango consumption vs low-fat cookies

  4. Change of microbiome diversity

    Time frame: Baseline and week 4

    Change of microbiome diversity will be determined to examine effects of mango consumption vs low-fat cookies.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

San Diego State University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Jan 30, 2025
Registry last updated
Jan 30, 2026

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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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