Almonds may help active seniors move better and breathe easier
NCT ID NCT04778371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether eating almonds twice a day for 12 weeks can improve physical performance, aerobic capacity, and daily activity in overweight but active adults aged 50-59. Participants will compare almonds to a calorie-matched snack to see if almonds offer extra benefits for energy, body composition, and well-being.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 50 people
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- Started
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Mar 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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50 to 59 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 50 physically active men and postmenopausal women (free of menstruation for 12 consecutive months) * Between the ages of 50-59 years * Free of any chronic diseases such as cancer * Active lifestyle (\>30 minutes, 3 days/week) * BMI of 25.0 kg/m2 to 29.9 kg/m2 will be included * There will be no restrictions based on race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) Type 2-diabetes * Uncontrolled hypertension (≥160/100 mmHg) * BMI \<25.0 kg/m2 or \>29.9 kg/m2 * Other active chronic diseases such as cancer, asthma, glaucoma, kidney, liver and pancreatic disease * Those who are not post-menopausal or on hormone replacement therapy * Taking more than one anti-hypertensive or have been taking them for less than 3 months -Any musculoskeletal or orthopedic problem that would otherwise prevent completing the study Participants participating in a weight loss program or having lost or gain ≥10% bodyweight within the last 6 months * Currently using tobacco * Consumption of \>12 alcoholic drinks/week * Nut allergies * Frequent tree nut consumers (\>2 servings/week) * In concurrent participation with another investigational study * Currently consuming any performance supplement (i.e. creatine, nitric oxide, whey/casein protein, branched chain amino acids).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306, United States
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