CompletedEarly Phase 1

Caffeine and Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation Effects on Resistance Training Performance

Canada12 participantsStarted 2024-08-01

Plain-language summary

This research aims to explore the effects of two supplements, caffeine and sodium bicarbonate, on acute (short-term) resistance training performance. The present study aims to assess the effects of caffeine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the number of repetitions, muscle activation, speed of movement, and fatigue during resistance training.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * apparently healthy, physically active males and females between 18-40 years of age with regular (minimum three times a week) resistance training experience for the last 6 months and regular caffeine intake (at least once a day). Exclusion Criteria: * recent musculoskeletal or musculotendinous injuries

What they're measuring

Bench press repetitions to failure

Timeframe: 45 minutes after last consumption of supplement or control drink solution.Order of bench press vs. knee extension is randomized.

Knee extensions repetitions to failure

Timeframe: 45 minutes after last consumption of supplement or control drink solution. Order of bench press vs. knee extension is randomized.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06714331

SponsorMemorial University of Newfoundland

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-05

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