Impact of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation on VO2max During Ramadan Fasting in Healthy Adults
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH · Jan 6, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of July 01, 2025
Not yet recruiting
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ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial aims to explore whether drinking beetroot juice can improve exercise performance during Ramadan fasting. Specifically, the researchers want to see if taking daily shots of beetroot juice for a week will enhance a person's maximum oxygen consumption (VO2 max), which is a measure of how well the body can use oxygen during exercise. This study is focused on healthy adults who will visit the lab before Ramadan starts and again after one week of fasting to undergo physical tests on a stationary bike.
To participate in this trial, individuals should be between the ages of 18 and 62, free from heart or metabolic diseases, and not currently pregnant. They should also be physically active and able to follow the fasting schedule. Participants will be asked to drink 70ml of beetroot juice each day during the first week of Ramadan and will complete exercise tests to measure their performance. It's important to note that the trial is not yet recruiting participants, so interested individuals will need to wait for further announcements.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Free of known cardiovascular or metabolic diseases or sleep disorders
- • No history of smoking (within the past 3 months)
- • Able to engage in physical activity assessed through the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q+)
- • No prescription of chronic medications other than oral contraceptives
- • Able to abide by fasting protocols for all visits
- • Individuals who are not allergic to ultrasound gel or beetroot juice
- • Individuals who are not pregnant
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular or metabolic disease or sleep disorders
- • Has a history of smoking (within the past 3 months)
- • Not ready to engage in physical activity as assessed by the PAR-Q+
- • Individuals prescribed chronic medications other than oral contraceptives
- • Unable to abide by fasting protocols for any testing visit
- • Allergic to ultrasound gel or beetroot juice
- • Pregnancy
About University Of Guelph
The University of Guelph is a leading Canadian institution renowned for its commitment to innovative research and education in the life sciences, veterinary medicine, and agricultural studies. As a clinical trial sponsor, the University leverages its interdisciplinary expertise to conduct rigorous clinical research aimed at advancing healthcare and improving quality of life. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative network of researchers, the University of Guelph is dedicated to fostering advancements in medical science through ethical and scientifically sound clinical trials, ensuring the highest standards of participant safety and data integrity.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Phillip Millar, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Guelph
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported