Potato Ingestion and Time-trial Performance (NCT03294642) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Potato Ingestion and Time-trial Performance
United States12 participantsStarted 2017-09-29
Plain-language summary
This research study evaluates the feasibility and appropriateness of potatoes as an ergogenic aid in comparison to the currently promoted sports gels during a cycling challenge and time trial. Using a crossover design, trained cyclists will complete three separate cycling challenges and subsequent time trials in which they will consume either potatoes, commercially available sports gels, or water only.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male or female
* ≥150 km/wk of cycling mileage
* ≥6 months of prior training history
* VO2peak values ≥45 ml/kg/min for females and ≥50 ml/kg/min for males
* Aged between 20-40 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronic Smoking or tobacco use
* Active cardiovascular disease
* Diabetes Mellitus or other metabolic disorders
* Liver kidney, or urinary disease
* Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic disorders (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, gout, fibromyalgia, patellar tendinopathy, or chronic low back pain)
* Neuromuscular disorders
* hypertension
* Diagnosed GI tract diseases
* Heart Disease
* Bleeding or clotting disorders
* Neurological disease
* Epilepsy
* Respiratory disease
* Pregnancy
* Contraindications for exercise
* \<150 km/wk of cycling mileage
* \<6 months of prior training history
* VO2peak values \<45 ml/kg/min for females and \<50 ml/kg/min for males
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.