About this trial
Randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed and conducted to evaluate the effect of daily consumption of ginger, on parameters related to inflammation, oxidative stress, and endothelial damage in adults with excess adiposity.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male and female participants.
Age between 23 and 65 years.
Body mass index (BMI) > 27.5 kg/m².
Absence of diagnosed chronic diseases.
Disqualifiers
Presence of acute or chronic diseases not specified in the inclusion criteria.
Ongoing chronic pharmacological treatment or active use of dietary supplements.
Major surgery within the previous three months.
Current smokers or recent former smokers (less than six months since cessation).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Functional beverage enriched with ginger
- Control beverage without ginger
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Javier Marhuenda
Lead sponsor
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Sponsor institution