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Effect of a Sugar-free Isotonic Drink on Different Health Bioparameters

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Volunteers
Interventions
Other: INTAKE OF ISOTONIC DRINK
Other: PLACEBO
Registration Number
NCT06184997
Lead Sponsor
University of Alicante
Brief Summary

Randomized clinical trial in which 160 participants (80 men, 80 women) will be assigned to one of two groups (40 participants per group), to determine the effects of isotonic drink on different health parameters, following published recommendations. Subjects will be electronically randomized by block design into two arms: an experimental group: isotonic drink and a control group (placebo): normal water.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
240
Inclusion Criteria
  • men and women aged >18 years;
  • body mass index (BMI) of 18 to 25 kg/m^2;
Exclusion Criteria
  • individuals who have taken medication up to 3 months before the start of the study or supplements during the study;
  • individuals with a history of gastrointestinal pathology or disorder such as duodenal ulcer, chronic colitis, or chronic inflammatory disease/surgery of the gastrointestinal tract (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, or irritable bowel syndrome;
  • individuals with serious acute or chronic diseases, treatments, or recent surgery;
  • individuals with a report of serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), or gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) above the upper limit of the reference interval.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ISOTONIC DRINK GROUPINTAKE OF ISOTONIC DRINKVolunteer participants who will drink Natural isotonic drink based on 20% Atlantic sea water, mixed with lemon and stevia.
CONTROL GROUPPLACEBOVolunteer participants who will drink water
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Specific gravity of urine12 weeks
Blood pressure12 weeks

Measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Using an OMROM upper arm blood pressure monitor.

BLOOD GLUCOSE12 weeks

Glucose levels in blood by blood analysis.

Body composition12 weeks

Measurement of body composition through anthropometry.

Specific color of urine12 weeks
Urinary pH12 weeks
Evaluation of the quality of life of patients with constipation (PAC-QOL)12 weeks

The PAC-QOL (Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life) questionnaire is a specialized tool designed to assess the quality of life in individuals suffering from constipation. It is a patient-reported outcome measure that focuses on how constipation affects a person's daily life, well-being, and overall health.

Perception of quality of life12 weeks

Using a Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF36). Quality of Life Questionnaire is a comprehensive questionnaire that covers various attributes of an individuals life. It covers a variety of demographic questions to get better quality data and information before analyzing the quality of life of an individual.The SF-36 consists of eight scaled scores, which are the weighted sums of the questions in their section. Each scale is directly transformed into a 0-100 scale on the assumption that each question carries equal weight. The lower the score the more disability.

Minerals in urine12 weeks

K+ (Potassium), Na+ (Sodium), Mg2+ (Magnesium), Ca2+ (Calcium)

Mood States Profile12 weeks

The POMS (Profile of Mood States) questionnaire is a psychological assessment tool widely used to measure mood states. It consists of a series of words or phrases that describe feelings and emotions. Participants are asked to rate each item on a scale, indicating how well it represents their mood over a specific period. The POMS measures six different mood dimensions: Tension-Anxiety, Depression-Dejection, Anger-Hostility, Vigor-Activity, Fatigue-Inertia, and Confusion-Bewilderment. It's commonly used in clinical settings, as well as in research studies, to assess the impact of various treatments or interventions on mood states. The POMS is valued for its sensitivity in detecting mood changes over time and its ability to differentiate between various mood states.

Perceived stress12 weeks

Measurement of perceived stress using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

BLOOD INSULIN12 weeks

Insulin levels in blood by blood analysis.

BLOOD LIPID PORFILE12 weeks

Cholesterol and triglycerides levels in blood.

Evaluation of constipation symptoms by the patient12 weeks

The PAC-SYM (Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms) is a self-report questionnaire designed to evaluate the symptoms of constipation from the patient's perspective. It is commonly used in clinical research and practice to assess the severity and impact of constipation symptoms. The questionnaire includes a series of items that ask patients to rate the frequency and severity of their constipation-related symptoms, such as abdominal discomfort, straining, and incomplete bowel movements.

Microbiome Indices12 weeks

Microbiome indices through stool sample; Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes, Bacteroides/Prevotella, Enterobacteria/Enterococcus, Clostridium coccoides/perfringens

Sleep quality12 weeks

Measurement of sleep quality using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index.

Liver biomarkers12 weeks

Measurement of liver biomarkers through a blood test; Aspartate aminotransferase (AST or GOT), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT or GPT) and Bilirubin

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight12 weeks

Weight evaluation using a digital scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Alejandro Martínez Rodríguez

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Elche, Alicante, Spain

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