Status:
COMPLETED
Green Tea Extract and Ginger
Lead Sponsor:
Erzurum Technical University
Conditions:
Nutritional Supplementation
Exercise Physiology
Eligibility:
MALE
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effects of green tea extract and ginger supplementation, both individually and in combination, on endurance performance, metabolism, thermal comfort, and muscle soreness in...
Detailed Description
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial is designed to evaluate the effects of green tea extract and ginger supplementation, both individually and in combination, on enduran...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male participants aged 18-35 years
- Recreationally active (≥3 aerobic exercise sessions per week, ≥30 minutes per session, for at least 6 months)
- VO₂max between 40-50 mL/kg/min (recreationally active fitness level)
- Body mass index within the normal to slightly overweight range (approximately 18.5-27.5 kg/m²)
- Willingness to comply with study requirements, including supplementation and exercise testing protocols
- Provided written informed consent
Exclusion
- History of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, or neurological disorders
- Allergy or intolerance to green tea, ginger, or maltodextrin
- Current use of ergogenic supplements, medications affecting metabolism, or stimulants (e.g., beta-blockers, caffeine pills)
- Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption (\>14 units per week)
- Inconsistent exercise habits (\<3 sessions/week in the past 6 months)
- Participation in another clinical trial within the past 3 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
16 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07150533
Start Date
March 1 2025
End Date
July 30 2025
Last Update
September 2 2025
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Erzurum Technical University Sport Sciences Faculty
Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye), 25240