NCT07155915

Effects of Cherry Consumption on Metabolic Health

Effects of Cherry Consumption on Metabolic Health: A Pilot Clinical Study on Healthy Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 27 (actual)
• Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico da Guarda · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study is designed to evaluate the effects of daily sweet cherry consumption on markers of metabolic health in adults. Cherries are rich in bioactive compounds, such as anthocyanins and phenolic acids, which may help reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, and early risk factors for conditions like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Participants will consume 280 grams of fresh sweet cherries every day for 42 consecutive days. Blood and urine samples will be collected at four time points: before the intervention (baseline), at day 21, at day 42 (end of the intervention), and two weeks after stopping cherry consumption. The study will measure changes in blood sugar regulation, markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, liver and kidney function, and immune response. Waist circumference and body mass index will also be recorded. The aim of this study is to test whether daily cherry consumption can support metabolic health in healthy adults and to provide data that may inform larger and longer clinical trials in the future.

Conditions

• Metabolic Health

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Sweet cherries, 280 g daily for 42 days	Participants will consume 280 grams of fresh sweet cherries daily for 42 consecutive days. Cherries are provided in pre-weighed portions to be consumed in the morning on an empty stomach

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-05-14
• Primary completion: 2024-07-23
• Completion: 2024-07-23
• First posted: 2025-09-04
• Last updated: 2025-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Portugal