Effect of β-alanine Supplementation and Training on Ergogenic Measures and Plasma Metabolites in … (NCT07404540) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of β-alanine Supplementation and Training on Ergogenic Measures and Plasma Metabolites in Untrained Young Adults
Hungary46 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
This study enrolled untrained young adults to evaluate the effects of β-alanine supplementation combined with a structured exercise training program. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either β-alanine or a placebo while completing a six-week training regimen. Before and after the intervention, physical performance tests and blood samples were collected to assess changes in performance measures and biochemical markers in the blood. The purpose of the study was to determine how β-alanine supplementation influences exercise performance and related physiological outcomes in individuals who had not previously engaged in regular training.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy young adults aged 18-30 years.
* Untrained individuals without participation in structured resistance or endurance training during the previous 6 months.
* Not physically inactive, but not engaged in regular structured exercise training.
* Ability to participate in a six-week supervised multicomponent exercise training program.
* Willingness to comply with study procedures, training sessions, and supplementation protocol.
* Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known cardiovascular, metabolic, neuromuscular, or musculoskeletal disease.
* Acute injury at the time of enrollment.
* Regular use of medications or dietary supplements affecting muscle metabolism or exercise performance.
* Participation in structured resistance or endurance training during the previous 6 months.
* Failure to comply with the study protocol or training requirements.
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.
1This trial used beta-alanine supplementation combined with training in untrained healthy young adults — is beta-alanine something I could safely add to my own routine, and are there any interactions with medications or conditions I should be aware of?
2Since this trial has already been completed, would my doctor be able to help me find and review its results to see whether the beta-alanine group actually showed meaningful improvements in muscle strength or aerobic capacity compared to a control group?
3This study was categorized as Phase NA, meaning it wasn't a drug trial with the usual phase-based safety reviews — what does that mean for how much we can trust its findings about supplement safety and effectiveness?
4The trial focused on untrained young adults specifically — if I don't fit that profile, how much should I rely on its results when thinking about whether beta-alanine supplementation might help me?
5Are there established dietary or training approaches my doctor would recommend I consider before looking at a supplement like beta-alanine, given that this trial was studying people just starting out with training?'}
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.