RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07024940

Short-term Effects of Caffeine and a Multi-ingredient Pre-workout on Exercise Performance

Acute Effects of Coffee, Anthocyanin-Caffeine Supplement and Placebo on Exercise Performance Markers


Sponsor

St. Louis University

Enrollment

12 participants

Start Date

Apr 25, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The investigators are conducting a study to see how a commercial pre-workout supplement, coffee, and water affect how well people perform. The study is conducted across four visits. The first visit is to assess the participants, and the next three visits are for testing. Each participant will drink a randomly assigned beverage 45 minutes before testing. Throughout the study, the participants will complete three testing days-each at least three days apart-so they can try all three drinks. The first test is the Wingate test, where the participants pedal as fast as they can for 30 seconds against a set resistance. The second test is a 1-mile treadmill run/walk on an incline, where the participant tries to complete the distance as fast as possible. The third test measures reaction time using light-up buttons to see how quickly a participant responds by touching them. These tests will help determine if any of the drinks improve performance. The results can help people choose the best drink for their workouts or races.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 35 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Are a healthy male or female adult aged 18-35 years old
  • Regularly engaged in resistance training or aerobic exercise at least 3 times per week, at least 30 minutes a week for the past 6 months
  • Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria8

  • Have a history of or currently have a cardiovascular or metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease)
  • History of seizure disorder
  • Currently taking prescription medications (e.g., beta-blockers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, pain killers)
  • Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, pregnant within the past year, or a chance of being pregnant
  • Recent participation in another clinical trial
  • Any sensitivities to caffeine, coffee, berries, maltodextrin, monk fruit extract, or any known food allergies
  • Currently undertaking serious exercise training (6 or more days of the week)
  • Recently started taking creatine or beta-alanine daily within the past 3 months. (If greater than 3 months taken consistently is okay)

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Interventions

OTHEREthiopian Coffee

Ethiopian Coffee is used as a real-world example of one of the most common drinks in the world.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTSupplement

A pre-workout supplement that contains anthocyanins and caffeine as ergogenic aids

OTHERWater (Placebo)

Bottled water acting as the placebo


Locations(1)

Saint Louis University

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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