Status:
COMPLETED
Hydration and Exercise Performance in Cycling
Lead Sponsor:
University of Exeter
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the effects manipulating ingested fluids can have on hydration status and cycling performance. There will be 4 different conditions.
Detailed Description
Being dehydrated can decrease endurance exercise performance. The investigators wish to test which of three drinks is most effective at re-hydrating cyclists and if this affects performance. Subjects ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Highly trained cyclists (vo2max \>55 ml/kg/min, PPO (peak power output) \> 4 w/kg)
- Training at least 4 times a week
- Females must be taking an oral contraceptive, or using the contraceptive implant
Exclusion
- Recent history of musculoskeletal injury
- Diagnosed cardiovascular disease
- Regular use of nutritional supplements that may interfere with the protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 11 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03304197
Start Date
September 11 2017
End Date
June 1 2018
Last Update
October 12 2018
Active Locations (1)
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School of Sports and Health Sciences
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX1 2LU