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Pomegranate Supplementation and Well-Being Among Medical Students and Residents
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Summary
Medical students and residents have high rates of mental distress and burnout related to the intellectual and time demands of their training. Research shows that physiological stress on the body can be a result of fatigue and high stress work, and is associated with experiences related to mental distress. Pomegranate is a fruit that is known to contain a variety of antioxidant substances that can reduce physiological stress. This study will look at the potential for pomegranate supplementation to reduce physiological stress and improve well-being in medical students and residents.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
21 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2017-02-28
Completion Date
2027-02-01
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Pomella pomegranate extract
Participants will take a 500 mg capsule of pomegranate extract twice daily for 28 days.
Placebo
Participants will take a gelatin placebo twice daily for 28 days.
Locations (1)
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi, United States