Effects of fresh mango pulp on hunger and health in overweight adults
Official title: Effects of Fresh Mango Pulp Consumption on Satiety and Cardiometabolic Health
Run by San Diego State University · NCT03957928 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if eating fresh mango pulp can help overweight adults feel fuller and improve their health compared to eating low-fat cookies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03957928 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 27 and 40 who are overweight or obese.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who smoke, are pregnant, or have allergies to mango or gluten 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 investigates how consuming fresh mango pulp affects feelings of fullness and various metabolic health markers in overweight and obese adults. Participants will consume either low-fat cookies or mango fruit to assess differences in satiety and cardiometabolic outcomes. The study aims to provide insights into the potential health benefits of incorporating mango into the diet for weight management and metabolic health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help overweight individuals manage their hunger and improve their metabolic health through dietary changes.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on mango pulp, similar dietary interventions have shown promise in improving satiety and metabolic health.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18-55 years old * BMI 27-40 Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to mango or gluten
Where it's running
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School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mee Young Hong
- Email: mhong2@sdsu.edu
- Phone: 6195942392
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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.