The city of Athens, Georgia, currently has 5 active clinical trials seeking participants for Healthy research studies.
Carbohydrates and Running Performance
Recruiting
Carbohydrates serve as the body's primary energy source during intense exercise, and consuming carbohydrates during exercise has been shown to improve exercise performance. Previous research has shown that the presence of carbohydrates in the mouth activates sweet taste receptors on the tongue, which signal the brain to increase neural activation in areas associated with motor functioning, sensory perception, and reward centers during exercise through this CPR. The primary objective of this inte... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 45 years
Trial Updated:
12/18/2024
Locations: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Conditions: Nutrition, Healthy
Effects of an Antioxidant Supplement on Blood Vessel Health
Recruiting
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the non-Hispanic Black (NHB) population is disproportionately affected. Our research has previously demonstrated that oxidative stress may contribute to reduced vascular function in otherwise healthy NHB adults, potentially predisposing them to the development of hypertension and CVD. This study is designed to examine whether the mitochondria are an important source of oxidative stress-induced vascular dysf... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
12/04/2024
Locations: Ramsey Student Center, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Conditions: Healthy
Dose Response Effects of Pecan Consumption
Recruiting
The bioactive compounds contained in tree nuts have been shown to beneficially affect cardiometabolic health outcomes. Pecans contain more total phenols, sterols, and flavonoids than any other tree nut. They also are a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc. These bioactive components in pecans are likely the reason for the previously documented improvements in cardiometabolic health. The s... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 30 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
12/03/2024
Locations: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Conditions: Dyslipidemias, Overweight and Obesity, Nutrition, Healthy
Cottonseed Oil Versus Matched PUFA Effects
Recruiting
Cardiovascular disease risk factors, including higher BMIs and poor cholesterol profiles, are on the rise and contribute to the United States' growing disease burden. Cottonseed oil (CSO) is found readily in the food supply, and the investigator's previous studies have demonstrated that incorporating CSO into the diet is sufficient to improve fasting cholesterol profile and improve postprandial lipid and/or glycemic responses in both healthy, and at-risk populations. This study aims to compare C... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 25 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
12/03/2024
Locations: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Conditions: Dyslipidemia, Overweight and Obesity, Nutrition, Healthy
Cottonseed Oil Dose Response
Recruiting
Adding cottonseed oil to the diet has been shown to improve cholesterol profiles and other markers of chronic disease risk in both healthy and at-risk adults. However, CSO has only been tested in the context of high-fat diets. The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the health effects of lower amounts of cottonseed oil (CSO) added to the diet in adults at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do different amounts of CSO in the diet... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 25 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
05/06/2024
Locations: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
Conditions: Dyslipidemias, Overweight and Obesity, Nutrition, Healthy