Cocoa Intake for Health Promotion in Athletes (NCT03897114) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Cocoa Intake for Health Promotion in Athletes
Spain56 participantsStarted 2017-09-01
Plain-language summary
Athletes consume an extra of nutritional supplements every day with the purpose of improving their athletic performance, sometimes without being aware of their health. Cocoa could be a good nutritional supplement for athletes without causing them adverse effects. One of the most common health concerns in athletes are gastrointestinal problems. The cause of these problems seem to be a compendium of physiological and mechanical causes that are altered due to nutritional factors. Currently, there is no assay in which a nutritional intervention study has been proposed over time of training, in order to improve the gastrointestinal problems associated with the performance of physical exercise.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men.
* Age between 18 and 50 years
* Aerobic power of oxygen consumption greater than or equal to 55 mL / kg / min
Exclusion Criteria:
* Intake of antibiotics (3 months before the trial) or any chronical medication.
* Intake of probiotics, prebiotics or any type of food or ergogenic supplements.
* To be vegetarian or vegan
* Smoke.
* Have documented gastrointestinal diseases (ulcers, irritable bowel, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.).
* Previous gastrointestinal surgeries or any disease diagnosed at the time of inclusion in the study
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Measurement of fat mass
Timeframe: Fat mass will be analyzed at the beginning (baseline dose) and after 10 weeks of intervention