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Beetroot Juice + Exercise Training for Postmenopausal, Aging, Obesity (BEE SWEET Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Led By Stephen J Carter, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Indiana University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 months
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BEE SWEET Trial Summary
This trial will study the feasibility of adding beetroot juice to an exercise program for postmenopausal women, in order to improve cardiovascular health and function.
Eligible Conditions
- Obesity
- Postmenopausal
- Aging
BEE SWEET Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 24 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Adherence to dietary nitrate intervention
Adherence to exercise training intervention
Perceived difficulty of training sessions
+2 moreSecondary outcome measures
Distance covered during a six-minute walk test
Soluble endothelial microparticles
BEE SWEET Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: EX + BRExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will perform 8 weeks of supervised exercise training (EX) plus pre-exercise consumption of beetroot juice (BR).
Group II: Ex onlyActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will perform 8 weeks of supervised exercise training (EX).
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Beetroot Juice
2018
N/A
~410
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Indiana UniversityLead Sponsor
980 Previous Clinical Trials
983,131 Total Patients Enrolled
12 Trials studying Obesity
2,601 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
IU Health University HospitalUNKNOWN
Indiana CTSI Clinical Research CenterUNKNOWN
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have a history of significant health problems like diabetes or thyroid disorders.You are currently taking blood thinners like Coumadin or Warfarin.You exercise regularly, at least three times a week, as reported by yourself.You have serious problems with your bones or muscles that make it difficult for you to do intense physical activities.You currently smoke cigarettes.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: EX + BR
- Group 2: Ex only
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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