NCT02572102

Impact of Energy Drinks and Panax Ginseng on Heart Rhythm

Impact of Energy Drinks and Panax Ginseng on Heart Rhythm in Healthy Volunteers

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of the Pacific · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

To assess the cardiac effects of an energy drink and Panax Ginseng in healthy volunteers.

Detailed description

Energy drinks are composed of a variety of ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, and panax ginseng amongst others. The safety and efficacy of these ingredients individually and in combination need further exploration. This study is designed to assess the electrocardiographic and blood pressure effects of energy drinks and panax ginseng in healthy volunteers.

Conditions

• Electrical Alternation of Heart
• Blood Pressure

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Energy Drink	Energy Drink, two 16oz containers consumed in 45 minutes
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Panax Ginseng	Panax Ginseng, lime juice, water and cherry flavoring
OTHER	Placebo	Lime juice, water and cherry flavoring

Timeline

• Start date: 2015-06-01
• Primary completion: 2016-03-01
• Completion: 2016-03-01
• First posted: 2015-10-08
• Last updated: 2015-10-08