Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Different Dosages of Paraxanthine, the Major Caffeine Metabolite, on Energy and Focus
Lead Sponsor:
Iovate Health Sciences International Inc
Collaborating Sponsors:
Citruslabs
Conditions:
Energy
Focus
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Research has shown that acute ingestion of Paraxanthine (1,7-dimethylxanthine, PXN) can enhance various markers of focus, including memory, reaction time, and attention in healthy adults. To assess th...
Detailed Description
Following enrollment to the study, participants will abstain from any products containing caffeine, for 3 days. On the night of the 3rd day of caffeine abstinence, participants will fast overnight (\...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged between 18-35
- Willing to abstain from caffeine-containing beverages and foods during the duration of the study
- Recreationally active; currently performing structured exercise (e.g., running, weightlifting, team-sport activity) at least 2 days per week for the previous 3 months
Exclusion
- Body Mass Index: \>29.9kg/m2
- Inability to adhere to protocol guidelines (e.g., caffeine, alcohol, tobacco)
- Regular tobacco use
- Illicit drug use (e.g., growth hormone, testosterone, etc.)
- A diagnosed medical condition under the care of a physician (e.g. type 2 diabetes) Inability to abstain from supplements (e.g. protein, creatine, HMB, BCAA, phosphatidic acid, etc.) at least three weeks before the trial
- Individuals on medications known to affect caffeine metabolism (e.g., corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription-strength acne medications)
- Participants who are amenorrheic (females only)
- Inability to comply with the study protocol as judged by the investigators
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 18 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 20 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06117280
Start Date
July 18 2023
End Date
October 20 2023
Last Update
November 7 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Citruslabs
Santa Monica, California, United States, 90404