Effects of Watermelon Juice on Heart Rate Recovery and Post-exercise Muscle Soreness

Last updated: March 26, 2025
Sponsor: San Diego State University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Muscle Pain

Treatment

Watermelon juice

Sport drink

Sugar water

Clinical Study ID

NCT03380195
2487100
  • Ages 21-50
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a pre-exercise, single practical dose of watermelon juice, Gatorade, sugar water or water on heart rate recovery, blood lactate levels, and 24-hour post exercise muscle soreness.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ages of 21-50 healthy adults

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Suffering from injury

  • Chronic inflammatory conditions

  • Required dietary supplement use

  • Required medication which affects blood pressure

  • Smoking

  • Pregnant woman

  • Allergy to watermelon

Study Design

Total Participants: 27
Treatment Group(s): 4
Primary Treatment: Watermelon juice
Phase:
Study Start date:
September 01, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU

    San Diego, California 92182-7251
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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