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The Effect of Okra on Endurance in Recreational Runners

A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-controlled, study to determine the effect of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) extract on endurance in recreational runners. - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/06/069625
Enrollment
84
Registered
2024-06-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: IP1 - Okra extract + Placebo: Abelmoschus Esculentus extract (okra) 500 mg + Placebo ( Wheat powder 100%) 500mg for 30 days. Intervention2: IP2 - Okra extract: Abelmoschus Esculentus e

Sponsors

Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Males and Females 25 to 40 years of age (1:1 ratio) Body Mass Index between from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 Being recreationally active ââ?¬â?? Habitual running for 30 min for at least 3 days in a week for the past 3 months. IPAQ vigorous activity not less than 720 MET minutes per week. Normotensive (seated, resting systolic blood pressure less than 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure less than 90 mm Hg. Normal seated, resting heart rate (less than 90 beats per minute). Subjects who are willing to refrain from using protein, vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements for the study period. Ability to follow all instructions in the study protocol and be willing to give written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: COVID positive in the past 6 months. Received any vaccinations in the past 6 months. Current use of prescription or over-the-counter medications or unwillingness or inability to discontinue use of these medications at least 4 weeks before beginning the study. Cardiovascular complications. Use of protein, vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplements 1 week before the study. Alcoholic (greater than 2 pegs(60ml)per day) and smoking (has not stopped within 3 months of the study) Medical problems that would be a direct physical limitation. Current treatment for depression, alcohol or substance abuse, or psychosis Women of childbearing age intending for pregnancy or are pregnant, breastfeeding, or willing to practice contraception. Any condition, including laboratory abnormalities, that in the opinion of investigator places the volunteer at an unacceptable risk or deems the volunteer not suitable for participation in the study. Subjects who are unwilling to abstain from consuming okra and any other dietary supplements and to maintain their normal training and dietary habits. Subjects who participated in a clinical trial for the past 3 months. Unwilling to provide written informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mean change in the total distance covered on treadmill in the 15 min timed test.Timepoint: Day4 and Day34

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Mean change in peak power output in the vertical jump testTimepoint: Day4 & Day34.;Mean change in time to exhaustion in the Barbell lift & hold testTimepoint: Day4 & Day34.;Mean change in Borg 6-20 RPE scaleTimepoint: Day4 & Day34;Mean change in the mean score of FSS, & VAS-FTimepoint: Day4 & Day34;Mean change in biomarkersTimepoint: from D4 to D34

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSooraj Rajasekharan Kartha

Arjuna Natural Pvt Ltd

drbinu@arjunanatural.com09447818432

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 27, 2026