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Study identifier: NCT03380195 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · August 09, 2026
● Study status: Recruiting

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

Condition: Heart Rate Recovery  ·  Sponsor: San Diego State University

PhaseNA
Planned participants27
Who can joinAll sexes, 21 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteersYesCheck eligibility criteria ↓
WhereSan Diego, California, United States

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About this study

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.

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Mee Young Hong  ·  619-594-2392  ·  mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu

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Full eligibility criteria (exactly as the study team wrote them)

Inclusion Criteria: * ages of 21-50 healthy adults Exclusion Criteria: * Suffering from injury * Chronic inflammatory conditions * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication which affects blood pressure * Smoking * Pregnant woman * Allergy to watermelon

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Locations (1)

Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSUSan Diego, California, United StatesRecruiting

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