Effects of caffeine on resistance training based on genetic factors

Influence of CYP1A2 on the Prolonged Effect of Caffeine Intake on Resistance Training

NA · University of Alcala · NCT06610123

This study tests how caffeine affects strength training results based on genetic differences in men and women.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 35 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Alcala (other)
Locations1 site (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid)
Trial IDNCT06610123 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates how the CYP1A2 polymorphism affects the prolonged benefits of caffeine intake on neuromuscular adaptations during resistance training in both men and women. Participants will engage in resistance training while receiving either caffeine or a placebo to assess performance outcomes. The study aims to clarify the relationship between genetic variations and the effectiveness of caffeine as an ergogenic aid in strength training. By analyzing these interactions, the research seeks to provide insights into personalized training and supplementation strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy men and women aged 18 to 35 with a BMI under 25 who are physically active.

Not a fit: Patients with a BMI of 25 or higher, or those with certain health conditions affecting exercise performance, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to personalized recommendations for caffeine use in resistance training, enhancing athletic performance based on genetic profiles.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive effects of caffeine on athletic performance, but this specific investigation into genetic factors is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between ≥ 18 and ≤ 35 years.
* Body mass index (BMI) lowe than 25 kg/m².
* Physically active subjects (≥ 150 min/week of moderate exercise).
* Healthy men and women without neurological, cardiometabolic, immunological, or physical conditions that prevent them from performing physical exercise.
* Participants capable of performing the tests.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of neuromuscular, cardiac, or diseases that could affect liver or muscle metabolism.
* Use of drugs or other stimulants that interfere with caffeine intake and intestinal absorption during the tests and study.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25 kg/m².
* Having undergone prolonged periods of forced physical inactivity during the 6 months prior to the study.
* Performing strenuous exercise within 48 hours prior to the tests.
* Failing to replicate the same food intake on the two experimental days.
* Consuming caffeine after 6 PM on the day prior to training or testing.

Where this trial is running

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: CYP1A2 Polymorphism, Caffeine and Resistance Training

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