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

ConditionsGlycemic IndexGlycemic Load
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorRehman Medical Institute - RMI

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Healthy adults (BMI 18.5-24.9kg/m2.

No history of diabetes or metabolic disorders.

Not taking any medication affecting glucose metabolism.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Design model

Single group

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Water melon (sugar baby)

    Other intervention

    Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type A containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

  • watermelon (Charleston gray)

    Other intervention

    Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type B containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

  • watermelon (Crimson sweet)

    Other intervention

    Participants will consume a portion of watermelon Type C containing 50 grams of available carbohydrate to evaluate its glycemic index and glycemic load.

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group
Group A: Single group (cross over)Active comparator 3 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Glycemic Index (GI) of Watermelon Varieties

Description: Incremental area under the blood glucose response curve (iAUC) over 120 minutes after consuming each watermelon type, expressed as a percentage of the iAUC after consuming the glucose reference.

Time frame
1 month

Secondary outcomes

1

Glycemic Load (GL) of Watermelon Varieties

Calculated using the formula: Glycemic Load = (GI × carbohydrate content per typical serving) ÷ 100

Time frame
1 month

Other outcomes

Locations

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Sponsors and contacts

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Rehman Medical Institute - RMI

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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