Effects of eating fresh watermelon on hunger and heart health
Official title: Effects of Fresh Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Cardiometabolic Health
Run by San Diego State University · NCT03380221 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if eating fresh watermelon can help adults feel fuller and improve their heart health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2017 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03380221 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-55 with a BMI between 25 and 40.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who smoke, are pregnant, or have metabolic disorders requiring medication may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to investigate how consuming fresh watermelon affects feelings of fullness, metabolic health, and weight management in adults. Participants will consume watermelon and low-fat cookies to assess changes in satiety and various metabolic parameters. The study will involve measuring participants' responses to these foods over a specified period to gather data on their health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into dietary strategies for improving satiety and cardiometabolic health.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on watermelon, similar studies on fruit consumption and satiety have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-55 years old * BMI 25-40 Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to watermelon or gluten
Where it's running
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Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mee Young Hong
- Email: mhong2@mail.sdsu.edu
- Phone: 619-594-2392
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.