Pistacho and Sleep Quality (NCT07651605) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Pistacho and Sleep Quality
Mexico28 participantsStarted 2021-09-13
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of pistachio (Pistacia vera L.) consumption on plasma melatonin, antioxidant capacity, and circadian rhythms in overweight young adults.
The main question it aims to answer are:
* Can the consumption of pistachios, specifically their content of compounds like phyto-melatonin, effectively regulate the human biological clock and circadian rhythms?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* No diagnosed diseases
* Not regularly taking medications that affect melatonin synthesis or body regulation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Smokers
* Pregnant women
* Individuals with night shifts, those following special diets or taking weight loss supplements
* People who had undergone recent surgical procedures or significant weight loss in two months before the study.
* Those taking sleep medications.
* Individuals who had made trans meridian trips within 1 month of the evaluation,
* Individuals with allergies, intolerances, or aversions to nuts/pistachios
* Participants who voluntarily withdrew from the study
* Participants who tested positive for COVID-19 during the intervention
* Participants who experienced adverse effects.
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
1
Body composition analysis
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
2
Waist circumference
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
3
Plasma melatonin
Timeframe: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks
4
Circadian locomotor activity
Timeframe: Through study completion during 28-days.