CompletedNot Applicable

The Acute and Accumulative Effects of Snack Foods on Exercise Recovery

United States60 participantsStarted 2024-08-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the research is two-fold. One goal is to determine if post-exercise almond or cereal bar consumption can promote muscle gain as well as increasing muscular strength throughout an eight-week weight training program. The other goal is to assess the short-term effects of almonds or cereal bar on recovery that may explain the overall long-term adaptations.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 35 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * BMIs of 18.5-30 kg/m2 * participate in no more than 3 hours of structured exercise per week Exclusion Criteria: * weight training more than 30 min/week, * smoking, * use of medications known to impact inflammation, * musculoskeletal limitations, * use of supplements within 1 month of participation that are known to impact body composition, antioxidant or inflammatory status, * regular consumption of more than 2 servings of nuts per week, * unwillingness to refrain from recovery treatments during the study such as hydrotherapy, massage, stretching, compression garments, anti-inflammatory medications and topical applications.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

delayed onset of muscle soreness

Timeframe: baseline, 24 hour, 48 hour, and 72 hour after baseline

markers of muscle damage

Timeframe: Baseline, 24 hour, 48 hour and 72 hour after baseline

changes in strength

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks

changes in body composition

Timeframe: Baseline and 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06363409

SponsorSan Diego State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-15

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