Mango Intake and Gut and Cardiometabolic Health in Hispanic/Latino Adolescents
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age12-19
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis
About this trial
Mangos contain a number of nutrients that may improve gut and metabolic health. The purpose of this research is to see how eating mangos every day for 4 weeks instead of snacks high in calories and low in nutrients such as cookies, crackers, chips, and candy can impact adolescent health.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
- Male or Female 12-19 years old
BMI ≥ 85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
Self-reported Hispanic/Latino
Subject is willing and able to comply with the study protocols
Disqualifiers
- Reported food allergies.
Currently taking prescription drugs, with the exception of asthma inhalers, which are allowed
BMI <85th percentile (https://www.bcm.edu/bodycomplab/BMIapp/BMI-calculator-kids.html)
Current participation in a moderate or high-intensity daily exercise routine
Trial design
Design model
Crossover
Treatments tested in this trial
Ataulfo mango
Other intervention4 weeks of Ataulfo mango intake
Treatment groups
25 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Mango armExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: No mango intakeNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Microvascular Function
Microvascular function as measured by peripheral arterial tonometry (ENDO PAT 2000)
Time frame
4 weeksSecondary outcomes
1
Cytokines
Th17 cytokine panel
Time frame
4 weeks2
short chain fatty acids
both plasma and fecal
Time frame
4 weeks3
Bile acids
plasma bile acids
Time frame
4 weeks4
zonulin
serum zonulin
Time frame
4 weeksSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov