Adding honey to walking for children with metabolic syndrome

Response of Metabolic Syndrome Components to Adding Honey Consumption to Free Walking Exercise in Children

NA · Ahram Canadian University · NCT06466317

This study is testing if adding honey to a walking program can help children with metabolic syndrome feel better and improve their health.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages9 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
SponsorAhram Canadian University (other)
Locations1 site (Giza)
Trial IDNCT06466317 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of incorporating honey intake alongside a free walking exercise program for children diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Forty children will participate, with one group receiving both honey and dietary guidelines while engaging in supervised walking for thirty minutes daily over 12 weeks. The control group will follow the same exercise and dietary guidelines but will not consume honey. The aim is to assess whether honey can enhance the benefits of exercise in managing metabolic syndrome in children.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children diagnosed with metabolic syndrome who are otherwise healthy.

Not a fit: Patients with respiratory, cardiac, renal, or liver problems may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve metabolic health and overall well-being in children with metabolic syndrome.

How similar studies have performed: While the combination of honey and exercise is a novel approach, similar studies have shown that dietary interventions can positively impact metabolic syndrome outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 40 metabolic syndrome children

Exclusion Criteria:

* respiratory, cardiac , renal , liver problems

Where this trial is running

Giza

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Metabolic Syndrome

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.