Pistachio Snacking for Overweight and Obese Adults
Pistachio Snacking and Metabolic Flexibility
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Overweight (BMI > 25)
Obese But Otherwise Healthy Participants
Overweight or Obese
Obese Patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²)
Poor Sleep Quality
Healthy Participants
Physically Inactive
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 25 – 45
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for overweight or obese adults aged 25 to 45 who have poor sleep quality. Participants will take part in two different eating plans: one where they snack on pistachios, and another with their regular food habits.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am between 25 and 45 years old.
- I am overweight or obese.
- I have poor sleep quality.
- I am healthy without serious medical conditions.
- I do not meet the recommended physical activity levels.
- I am not on a restrictive diet.
You may not be able to join if
- I am allergic to nuts, especially tree nuts.
- I have a pacemaker.
- I have a health condition that may affect the study, like diabetes.
- I have had gastrointestinal surgery.
- I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- I am currently breastfeeding.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of pistachio snacking on metabolic flexibility (at rest, during exercise, and in post-exercise recovery) in healthy overweight and obese adults. Secondary goals include evaluating effects on changes in diet quality, sleep characteristics, physical activity, and hormonal health in women. In randomized order, participants will complete four days o…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Males and Females
* Age: 25-45 years
* Overweight or obese (BMI=25.0-34.9 kg/m²)
* Poor sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ≥ 5)
* Healthy (no diagnosed metabolic, cardiovascular, sleep, or other health condition that may significantly alter metabolism, sleep, or abi…
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