NCT07017491

Determination of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Selected Melon Varieties in Healthy Adults

A Randomized, Open-Label, Cross-Over Study to Determine the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Selected Melon Varieties in Healthy Adults

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 16 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Rehman Medical Institute - RMI · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This crossover study aims to determine and compare the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of different melon varieties in healthy adults. Using glucose as the reference food, participants will consume test portions of each melon variety containing equivalent amounts of available carbohydrates.

Detailed description

This crossover study aims to determine and compare the glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of different melon varieties in healthy adults. Using glucose as the reference food, participants will consume test portions of each melon variety containing equivalent amounts of available carbohydrates. Blood glucose levels will be monitored at regular intervals over a 2-hour period. The glycemic response will be used to calculate GI and GL values for each melon type. The study is intended to inform dietary recommendations for blood glucose management.

Conditions

• Glycemic Index
• Glycemic Load

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Orange candy melon (Cucumis melo)	Participants will consume a portion of melon A containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
OTHER	Rock melon ( Cucumis melo var.cantalupensis)	Participants will consume a portion of melon B containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.
OTHER	honey dew (cucumis melo L.)	Participants will consume a portion of melon C containing 50g of available carbohydrates to evaluate postprandial glycemic response.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-01
• Primary completion: 2025-08-01
• Completion: 2025-09-01
• First posted: 2025-06-12
• Last updated: 2025-06-12