Impact of Energy Drinks and Panax Ginseng on Heart Rhythm

University of the Pacific30 enrolled

Overview

To assess the cardiac effects of an energy drink and Panax Ginseng in healthy volunteers.

Energy drinks are composed of a variety of ingredients such as caffeine, taurine, and panax ginseng amongst others. The safety and efficacy of these ingredients individually and in combination need further exploration. This study is designed to assess the electrocardiographic and blood pressure effects of energy drinks and panax ginseng in healthy volunteers.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Electrical Alternation of Heart Blood Pressure

Interventions

Energy DrinkDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Energy Drink, two 16oz containers consumed in 45 minutes

Panax GinsengDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Panax Ginseng, lime juice, water and cherry flavoring

PlaceboOTHER

Lime juice, water and cherry flavoring

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male or female adults 18-40 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * Baseline corrected QT (QTc) interval greater than 440 milliseconds, * blood pressure at initial screening appointment greater than 140/90 mmHg, * concurrent use of prescriptions or OTC medications taken on a daily basis, * pregnant females, * patients with any baseline ECG abnormalities.