Determination of the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus) in Healthy Adults

Rehman Medical Institute - RMI

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Glycemic Index; Glycemic Load

Treatments: Other: Water melon (sugar baby); Other: watermelon (Charleston gray); Other: watermelon (Crimson sweet)

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07017465

GL/GI-NA_1V3

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full 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.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 30 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion 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.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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30 participants in 1 patient group

Single group (cross over)

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants will consume a standard oral glucose solution containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate. This serves as the reference for calculating glycemic index.

Treatment:

Other: watermelon (Crimson sweet)

Other: watermelon (Charleston gray)

Other: Water melon (sugar baby)