Effects of watermelon and low-fat cookies on health and wellness
Official title: Effects of Watermelon or Low-fat Cookie Consumption on Wellness
Run by San Diego State University · NCT06323070 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether eating fresh watermelon can improve health and wellness, especially for skin, gut, and sexual health, compared to eating low-fat cookies in healthy adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2028 |
| Study ends | December 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 28, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06323070 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are generally healthy adults with a BMI between 20 and 40 kg/m2.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who smoke, are pregnant, or have specific health conditions or allergies 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 research aims to evaluate how consuming fresh watermelon impacts various physiological indicators of wellness, particularly focusing on sexual, skin, and gut health in adults. Participants will be assigned to consume either watermelon or low-fat cookies to assess the differences in health outcomes. The study will include generally healthy adults with a BMI between 20 and 40 kg/m2, while excluding those with certain health conditions or dietary restrictions. The findings could provide insights into dietary choices that promote overall wellness.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could offer new dietary recommendations for improving wellness related to sexual, skin, and gut health.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of using dietary interventions for health benefits has shown promise in various contexts.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Generally healthy subjects * BMI 20-40 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required antibiotics use * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders, mental health and sexual health * Allergy to watermelon or wheat
Where it's running
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School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mee Young Hong, PhD — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Mee Young Hong, PhD
- Email: mhong2@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.