Creatine taken before sleep improves exercise performance in active women
Pre-Sleep Creatine Enhances Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Females
This study tests if taking creatine before bed can help active women perform better in workouts and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shabestar, East Azerbaijan Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06937190 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study examines the effects of taking creatine monohydrate before sleep on anaerobic performance and muscle recovery in recreationally active females. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either creatine or a placebo for seven days, with performance assessed through the Wingate Anaerobic Test. Blood samples will be collected to analyze muscle damage markers before and after the supplementation period. The goal is to determine if pre-sleep creatine can enhance performance and recovery in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 18 to 25 who are recreationally active and engage in structured resistance training.
Not a fit: Patients with recent musculoskeletal injuries or those using performance-enhancing substances may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to improved exercise performance and recovery strategies for recreationally active women.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on creatine supplementation, this specific approach of pre-sleep administration in recreationally active females is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Female, aged 18 to 25 years Recreationally active (engaging in structured resistance training 3-4 times per week for the past 6 months) Regular menstrual cycles (used for scheduling purposes) Able and willing to provide informed consent Agreement to maintain normal diet and training routines throughout the study Exclusion Criteria: History of musculoskeletal injury affecting lower or upper limbs within the past 6 months Known allergy or intolerance to creatine or maltodextrin Use of performance-enhancing substances or supplements within the last 30 days Use of recovery modalities such as massage, cryotherapy, or compression garments during the study period Current use of anti-inflammatory medication Pregnancy or breastfeeding Inability to comply with study protocol or scheduled assessments
Where this trial is running
Shabestar, East Azerbaijan Province
- Islamic Azad University, Shabestar Branch — Shabestar, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Morteza Jourkesh, PhD
- Email: mjourkesh@iau.ac.ir
- Phone: +98 938 278 4093
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.