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Pre-Sleep Creatine Enhances Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Females
Led by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Updated on 2025-04-22
24
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
14 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine the effects of pre-sleep creatine monohydrate supplementation on anaerobic performance and muscle damage markers in recreationally active females. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 5 grams of creatine monohydrate or a placebo 30 minutes before sleep for seven consecutive days. Anaerobic performance will be assessed using the Wingate Anaerobic Test, evaluating peak and average power output and fatigue index. Blood samples will be collected before and after the supplementation period to analyze markers of muscle damage, including creatine kinase and lactate dehydrogenase. This study aims to provide insight into the efficacy of short-term, time-specific creatine supplementation for enhancing performance and recovery.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Pre-Sleep Creatine Enhances Anaerobic Power in Recreationally Active Females
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Female, aged 18 to 25 years
- Recreationally active with structured resistance training 3-4 times per week for the past 6 months
- Regular menstrual cycles for scheduling purposes
- Able and willing to provide informed consent
- Agreement to maintain normal diet and training routines throughout the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Musculoskeletal injury affecting lower or upper limbs within the past 6 months
- Known allergy or intolerance to creatine or maltodextrin
- Use of performance-enhancing substances or supplements within the last 30 days
- Use of recovery methods such as massage, cryotherapy, or compression garments during the study
- Current use of anti-inflammatory medication
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Inability to comply with study procedures or scheduled assessments
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Islamic Azad University, Shabestar Branch
Shabestar, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, 5381637183
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Morteza Jourkesh, PhD
CONTACT
C
Caglar Soylu, phD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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