Testing alginate supplements for improving athletic performance and recovery
The Effect of Alginate Encapsulated Supplements on Athletic Performance and Recovery
This study is testing whether alginate supplements can help athletes perform better and recover faster after endurance sports.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus N) |
| Trial ID | NCT06165393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effects of alginate encapsulated supplements on athletic performance and recovery in endurance sports. The study will focus on how these supplements can enhance the restoration of fuel stores and aid in muscle repair after intense exercise. Participants will be monitored for their substrate utilization during exercise and recovery phases, utilizing slow-release carbohydrate and amino acid formulations. The encapsulation technology is designed to optimize nutrient delivery and absorption while minimizing gastrointestinal discomfort.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy males aged 18-50 who are moderately trained with a VO2max greater than 50 ml/min/kg and accustomed to cycling.
Not a fit: Patients with metabolic diseases affecting carbohydrate metabolism or those on specific diets or medications that influence glycogen synthesis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved athletic performance and faster recovery for endurance athletes.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of alginate encapsulation for this purpose may be novel, nutritional interventions for enhancing athletic performance have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * males between 18-50 years of age * moderate to trained individuals with a VO2max \> 50 ml/min/kg * accustumed to exercising on a bike * healthy volunteers Exclusion Criteria: * persons diagnosed with metabolic diseases (i.e. Type 2 Diabetes) which relates to the carbohydrate metabolism. * persons ingesting prescribed drugs/medicin, supplements or a special diet (i.e. low carbohydrate), which might affect the glycogen synthesis and/or performance.
Where this trial is running
Aarhus N
- Per Bendix Jeppesen — Aarhus N, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Per B Jeppesen, PhD
- Email: per.bendix.jeppesen@clin.au.dk
- Phone: +4528151877
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.