Clinical Trial

Pomegranate Supplementation and Well-Being Among Medical Students and Residents

Active, Not Recruiting
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 7 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 7 times since 2017-02-20; most recent amendment 2025-03-26.
Status change: Enrolling by Invitation → Active, Not Recruiting 2023-05-11
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Enrolling by Invitation 2017-05-01
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT03063372
Lead Sponsor University of Mississippi Medical Center
Collaborators: University of Rhode Island
Conditions Antioxidant, Burnout, Professional, Psychological Distress
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2017-02-28
Primary Completion 2027-02-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-01