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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT06466317 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 40 metabolic syndrome children Exclusion Criteria: * respiratory, cardiac , renal , liver problems
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Ahram canadian university — Giza, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: hagar el-hadidy, lecturer — Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University (ACU), Giza, Egypt
- Study coordinator: hagar el-hadidy, lecturer
- Email: hagarhadidy2016@gmail.com
- Phone: 020 100 745 3552
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Metabolic Syndrome