Effects of watermelon on hunger and digestive health
Official title: Effects of Watermelon Consumption on Satiety and Digestive Health
Run by San Diego State University · NCT04096586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether eating blended watermelon can help people of all ages feel fuller, improve their digestion, and support weight management.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04096586 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are generally healthy individuals who do not smoke, are not pregnant, and do not have allergies to watermelon.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with metabolic disorders requiring medication or dietary supplements 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 investigates how consuming watermelon, including both the fruit and rind in blended form, influences feelings of fullness, metabolic markers, bowel habits, gut microbiome, and weight management in both children and adults. Participants will consume red watermelon juice as part of the intervention. The study aims to gather data on the potential health benefits of watermelon consumption in relation to satiety and digestive health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help improve dietary strategies for weight management and digestive health.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically on watermelon, research on fruit consumption and satiety has shown promising results, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Generally healthy subjects Exclusion Criteria: * Smoker * Pregnant woman * Required dietary supplement use * Required medication of metabolic disorders * Allergy to watermelon
Where it's running
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School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, SDSU
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
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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.