CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of 7-Day Creatine Supplementation on Cognitive Function After High-Intensity Interval Training in Active Young Men

Indonesia20 participantsStarted 2026-02-07

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates whether 7-day creatine monohydrate supplementation affects cognitive function after high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in active young men. Twenty participants were assigned to one of four groups: placebo plus exercise, placebo without exercise, creatine 0.1 g/KgBW/day plus exercise, or creatine 0.3 g/KgBW/day plus exercise. Cognitive performance was measured before and after the intervention using visual reaction time, go/no-go visual reaction time, and Trail Making Tests A and B.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 25 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male sport science students aged 19 to 25 years * Physically active and accustomed to high-intensity exercise * Healthy volunteers * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent * Willing to complete the 7-day intervention and cognitive testing procedures Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular disease * History of kidney disease * Current use of creatine supplements * Current use of pre-workout supplements, steroids, or diuretics * Any musculoskeletal, neurological, or medical condition that could interfere with exercise participation or cognitive testing * Refusal or inability to complete the study procedures

What they're measuring

Go/No-Go Visual Reaction Time False Alarm Errors

Timeframe: Baseline and Day 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07534293

SponsorUniversitas Negeri Malang

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-14

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