Clinical trial NCT07017465: Determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Healthy Adults
Official title: Determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Healthy Adults (A Controlled Clinical Trial)
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Glycemic Index
Glycemic Load
Keywords: GLYCEMIC INDEX
Lead sponsor: Rehman Medical Institute - RMI
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-06-12
Enrollment: 30
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 30
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: NA
Intervention model: SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose: PREVENTION

Brief summary: This study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic load (GL) and glycemic index (GI) of different types of watermelons commonly available in the market. Using glucose as the reference standard, the study will measure the blood glucose response following consumption of each watermelon type in healthy adult participants.

Detailed description: his study aims to evaluate and compare the glycemic load (GL) and glycemic index (GI) of different types of watermelons commonly available in the market. Using glucose as the reference standard, the study will measure the blood glucose response following consumption of each watermelon type in healthy adult participants. The objective is to identify variations in glycemic impact among watermelon varieties to inform dietary recommendations for blood sugar management.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:•

1. Healthy adults (BMI 18.5-24.9kg/m2.
2. No history of diabetes or metabolic disorders.
3. Not taking any medication affecting glucose metabolism.

Exclusion Criteria:

1) GI Disorders. 2) Recent infections or illness affecting glucose tolerance. 3) Non willing participants.

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Primary outcomes:
measure: Glycemic Index (GI) of Watermelon Varieties
timeFrame: 1 month
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon Varieties
timeFrame: 1 month
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