NCT06440512

The Effect of Chocolate on Vascular Function of Endurance Runners

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 25 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of chocolate on the vascular function of endurance runners through a crossover study involving male runners consuming both dark and white chocolate.

Detailed description

Participants will be male endurance runners who will receive both black and white chocolate interventions. Arterial stiffness, cardiovascular parameters, respiratory parameters, and running performance will be assessed before and after each intervention period. The study will involve a two-week intervention period for each type of chocolate, with a washout period in between. The primary outcome measure will be arterial stiffness, while secondary outcome measures will include cardiovascular and respiratory parameters, as well as running performance. The study is expected to provide insights into the effects of chocolate consumption on vascular function in endurance athletes.

Conditions

• Vascular Function

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Dark chocolate Intervention	The intervention involves daily consumption of 50 grams of dark chocolate for a period of two weeks. The dark chocolate is provided in tablet form, and participants are instructed to consume it daily.
OTHER	White chocolate Intervention	The intervention involves daily consumption of 40 grams of white chocolate for a period of two weeks. The dark chocolate is provided in tablet form, and participants are instructed to consume it daily.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-06-10
• Primary completion: 2024-09-01
• Completion: 2024-11-20
• First posted: 2024-06-04
• Last updated: 2024-06-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Greece