Dietary ModificationNCT03522779
Antioxidant Responses to Exercise and Cherry Consumption
A study testing Tart cherry Juice, High-fat meal and Exercise in people with Dietary Modification, run by University of Georgia at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
To date, there are no published studies on the effects of tart cherry consumption on postprandial antioxidant and oxidative stress levels following a high-fat meal. Further, no one has looked at the effects of prior exercise on a high-fat meal that includes high phytonutrients like tart cherries. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dietary Modification
- What is being tested?
- Tart cherry Juice, High-fat meal and Exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Nov 2016to 1 Jul 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Males, 18-30 years old, with normal body weight based on body mass index (BMI=18-24.9kg/m2) or are of normal weight based on body composition analysis using the DXA (14-24% body fat). Must also participate in 3 or more hours per week of exercise with 1.5 or more of those hours being aerobic exercise.
Who cannot join
- Anyone with a chronic disease, medication use, digestive disorders, any supplement use, and anyone who will not consume tart cherry product. Anyone who is on a weight loss program, or planning to alter their current exercise program before the study would finish. Anyone who has lost or gained more than 5% of their body weight in the past 3 months. Anyone who has allergies to food, is vegan or vegetarian, or is on a medically prescribed diet.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
University of Georgia - Department of Foods and Nutrition
Athens, Georgia, 30602
About this study
To date, there are no published studies on the effects of tart cherry consumption on postprandial antioxidant and oxidative stress levels following a high-fat meal. Further, no one has looked at the effects of prior exercise on a high-fat meal that includes high phytonutrients like tart cherries. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of tart cherry consumption on antioxidant and oxidative stress levels in human plasma after consumption of a high-fat meal, as well as the postprandial impact of prior exercise in combination with tart cherry consumption on a high-fat meal.
Read the detailed description
Study Design: This will be a single blinded, randomized, cross-over design in healthy humans. There will be four study visits for the four different treatments: 1) a high-fat meal alone, 2) a high-fat meal with tart cherry consumption, 3) prior exercise to a high-fat meal alone, and 4) prior exercise to a high-fat meal with tart cherry consumption. All participants will complete all 4 treatments in a random order. There will be a 7-day washout period between each visit.
Subjects: We will recruit 25 apparently healthy, physically active (structured exercise > 3h/week) adult men, ages 18-30 years. All subjects will be normal weight based on body mass index (BMI = 18-24.9kg/m2) or body composition (14-24% body fat). The IRB proposal has been submitted and will be reviewed this month. The entire study will take place at the CTRU and sample analysis will take place in the Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
Protocol: For 24h prior to testing, participants will be provided with all food and beverages. This will allow us to control their antioxidant intake prior to testing. The lead-in diet will be representative of a standard American diet and be low in total antioxidants. Estimated total daily energy needs will be based on each participants predicted resting metabolic rate and multiplied by a moderate physical activity value (1.65). Participants will consume all foods that are provided and no additional foods or beverages, may be consumed. Participants will arrive at the CTRU at 0700 hours in the fasted state (no food or drink for 8-12h) and will have abstained from exercise for 48h, unless participating in one of the 2 exercise treatment visits. Baseline measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, and body fat percentage will be taken. An intravenous catheter will be placed in the antecubital vein and a baseline sample will be taken.
Participants will then complete a high-fat meal challenge, either with or without tart cherries depending on their treatment visit. The meals will have tart cherry juice or a placebo consumed with a high-fat meal. The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries. The high-fat breakfast meal will be a Sausage Biscuit and Hash Browns (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements.
Acute Exercise Protocol: Two of the four treatments will include an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise performed 15 hours (1600 hours; 4:00p.m.) prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve (HRR). This will be a supervised session where participants will wear a heart rate monitor. Participants will also be asked to give their ratings of perceived exertion every 10 minutes during the exercise bout. Participants will be instructed to consume the dinner meal provided to them after this exercise session is complete, which will also be 8-12h prior to the high-fat meal test.
Sample Analysis: Plasma will be tested for total anthocyanins content by HPLC-UV/VIS as well as HPLC-ESI-MS. Antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress measurements will be performed by H-ORACFL and FRAP assays.
- Conditions
- Dietary Modification
- Being tested
- Tart cherry Juice, High-fat meal, Exercise
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Tart cherry JuiceDietary supplement
Tart cherry juice will be used to compare antioxidant and oxidative stress levels in human plasma following a high fat meal.
High-fat mealOther
A high fat meal will be given to elicit postprandial oxidative stress.
ExerciseOther
The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High-fat meal + placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a placebo beverage.The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. Receives: Other: High-fat meal |
| High-fat meal + tart cherry | Experimental | Participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a tart cherry juice concentrate. 60 mL of montmorency tart cherry concentrate will be diluted with 100 mL of water.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Tart cherry Juice; Other: High-fat meal |
| Exercise + high-fat meal + placebo | Placebo comparator | Participants will perform an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise 15 hours prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve. The following morning participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a placebo beverage.The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. Receives: Other: High-fat meal; Other: Exercise |
| Exercise + high-fat meal + tart cherry | Experimental | Participants will perform an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise 15 hours prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve.The following morning participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a tart cherry juice concentrate. 60 mL of montmorency tart cherry concentrate will be diluted with 100 mL of water.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. Receives: Dietary Supplement: Tart cherry Juice; Other: High-fat meal; Other: Exercise |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Antioxidant levels
Plasma will be tested for total anthocyanins content by HPLC-UV/VIS as well as HPLC-ESI-MS. Antioxidant capacity measurements will be performed by FRAP assays.
Measured: Change from baseline to 3 hours postprandially
Change in oxidative stress levels
Oxidative stress measurements will be performed by H-ORACFL assays.
Measured: Change from baseline to 3 hours postprandially
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 May 2018
- Study startNov 2016
- Primary completion1 Jul 2017
- Study completion1 Jul 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dietary ModificationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Georgia
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Jamie Cooper, University of Georgia
- Investigators
- Jamie Cooper, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Georgia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03522779
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00003902
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 19 Jan 2017
- Last updated
- 11 May 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: No individual participant data will be shared.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 May 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Antioxidant Responses to Exercise and Cherry Consumption
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03522779
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00003902
- Conditions
- Dietary Modification
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of GeorgiaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Nov 2016
- Primary completion
- 1 Jul 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 May 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
To date, there are no published studies on the effects of tart cherry consumption on postprandial antioxidant and oxidative stress levels following a high-fat meal. Further, no one has looked at the effects of prior exercise on a high-fat meal that includes high phytonutrients like tart cherries. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the effects of tart cherry consumption on antioxidant and oxidative stress levels in human plasma after consumption of a high-fat meal, as well as the postprandial impact of prior exercise in combination with tart cherry consumption on a high-fat meal.
Detailed description
Study Design: This will be a single blinded, randomized, cross-over design in healthy humans. There will be four study visits for the four different treatments: 1) a high-fat meal alone, 2) a high-fat meal with tart cherry consumption, 3) prior exercise to a high-fat meal alone, and 4) prior exercise to a high-fat meal with tart cherry consumption. All participants will complete all 4 treatments in a random order. There will be a 7-day washout period between each visit.
Subjects: We will recruit 25 apparently healthy, physically active (structured exercise > 3h/week) adult men, ages 18-30 years. All subjects will be normal weight based on body mass index (BMI = 18-24.9kg/m2) or body composition (14-24% body fat). The IRB proposal has been submitted and will be reviewed this month. The entire study will take place at the CTRU and sample analysis will take place in the Dept. of Food Science and Technology.
Protocol: For 24h prior to testing, participants will be provided with all food and beverages. This will allow us to control their antioxidant intake prior to testing. The lead-in diet will be representative of a standard American diet and be low in total antioxidants. Estimated total daily energy needs will be based on each participants predicted resting metabolic rate and multiplied by a moderate physical activity value (1.65). Participants will consume all foods that are provided and no additional foods or beverages, may be consumed. Participants will arrive at the CTRU at 0700 hours in the fasted state (no food or drink for 8-12h) and will have abstained from exercise for 48h, unless participating in one of the 2 exercise treatment visits. Baseline measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, and body fat percentage will be taken. An intravenous catheter will be placed in the antecubital vein and a baseline sample will be taken.
Participants will then complete a high-fat meal challenge, either with or without tart cherries depending on their treatment visit. The meals will have tart cherry juice or a placebo consumed with a high-fat meal. The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries. The high-fat breakfast meal will be a Sausage Biscuit and Hash Browns (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements.
Acute Exercise Protocol: Two of the four treatments will include an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise performed 15 hours (1600 hours; 4:00p.m.) prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve (HRR). This will be a supervised session where participants will wear a heart rate monitor. Participants will also be asked to give their ratings of perceived exertion every 10 minutes during the exercise bout. Participants will be instructed to consume the dinner meal provided to them after this exercise session is complete, which will also be 8-12h prior to the high-fat meal test.
Sample Analysis: Plasma will be tested for total anthocyanins content by HPLC-UV/VIS as well as HPLC-ESI-MS. Antioxidant capacity, oxidative stress measurements will be performed by H-ORACFL and FRAP assays.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High-fat meal + placebo | Placebo comparator | Other: High-fat mealParticipants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a placebo beverage.The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. |
| High-fat meal + tart cherry | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Tart cherry Juice, Other: High-fat mealParticipants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a tart cherry juice concentrate. 60 mL of montmorency tart cherry concentrate will be diluted with 100 mL of water.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. |
| Exercise + high-fat meal + placebo | Placebo comparator | Other: High-fat meal, Other: ExerciseParticipants will perform an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise 15 hours prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve. The following morning participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a placebo beverage.The placebo will be designed to match the tart cherry juice for volume and macronutrient content, but without the phytonutrient content of the tart cherries.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. |
| Exercise + high-fat meal + tart cherry | Experimental | Dietary Supplement: Tart cherry Juice, Other: High-fat meal, Other: ExerciseParticipants will perform an acute bout of submaximal aerobic exercise 15 hours prior to the high-fat meal test. The exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve.The following morning participants will complete a high-fat meal challenge with a tart cherry juice concentrate. 60 mL of montmorency tart cherry concentrate will be diluted with 100 mL of water.The high-fat breakfast meal will consist of 2 Sausage Biscuits (McDonalds Corporation). Blood draws will then be obtained at 1, 2 and 3 hours postprandially for antioxidant and oxidative stress measurements. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Males, 18-30 years old, with normal body weight based on body mass index (BMI=18-24.9kg/m2) or are of normal weight based on body composition analysis using the DXA (14-24% body fat). Must also participate in 3 or more hours per week of exercise with 1.5 or more of those hours being aerobic exercise.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Anyone with a chronic disease, medication use, digestive disorders, any supplement use, and anyone who will not consume tart cherry product. Anyone who is on a weight loss program, or planning to alter their current exercise program before the study would finish. Anyone who has lost or gained more than 5% of their body weight in the past 3 months. Anyone who has allergies to food, is vegan or vegetarian, or is on a medically prescribed diet.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Tart cherry JuiceTart cherry juice will be used to compare antioxidant and oxidative stress levels in human plasma following a high fat meal. | Dietary supplement | Exercise + high-fat meal + tart cherry, High-fat meal + tart cherry |
| High-fat mealA high fat meal will be given to elicit postprandial oxidative stress. | Other | Exercise + high-fat meal + placebo, Exercise + high-fat meal + tart cherry, High-fat meal + placebo, High-fat meal + tart cherry |
| ExerciseThe exercise will consist of 30 minutes of treadmill running at 70% of each participants' calculated heart rate reserve. | Other | Exercise + high-fat meal + placebo, Exercise + high-fat meal + tart cherry |
Primary outcome
Change in Antioxidant levels
Time frame: Change from baseline to 3 hours postprandially
Plasma will be tested for total anthocyanins content by HPLC-UV/VIS as well as HPLC-ESI-MS. Antioxidant capacity measurements will be performed by FRAP assays.
Change in oxidative stress levels
Time frame: Change from baseline to 3 hours postprandially
Oxidative stress measurements will be performed by H-ORACFL assays.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 May 2018.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. No individual participant data will be shared.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jamie Cooper, PhD principal investigator
University of Georgia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Tart cherry Juice, High-fat meal and Exercise in people with Dietary Modification, run by University of Georgia at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 May 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Antioxidant levels (time frame: Change from baseline to 3 hours postprandially). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 May 2018.