Creatine and Motor Skill Acquisition (NCT05201651) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownEarly Phase 1
Creatine and Motor Skill Acquisition
Canada36 participantsStarted 2022-02-10
Plain-language summary
The investigators will conduct a double-blind, placebo-controlled, repeated measures study of the effects of oral creatine monohydrate supplementation on motor skill acquisition and neurophysiology in young healthy adults. After baseline testing, participants will be randomized to receive creatine supplementation or placebo for seven days. Participants will then complete three days of training on a motor skill task while consuming a maintenance dosage of creatine or placebo. TMS measures of neurophysiology will be assessed at baseline, and pre- and post-skill training on the first and third training days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 39 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* omnivore diet
Exclusion Criteria:
* pre-existing liver abnormalities
* pre-existing kidney abnormalities
* pre-existing neuromuscular abnormalities
* contraindications to transcranial magnetic stimulation
* consumption of dietary supplements containing creatine within 30 days prior to the start of 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?
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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.