Effects of a 5-Week Probiotic Supplementation Intervention on Markers of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-30
SponsorUniversity of Minnesota
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how probiotic supplementation (PS) influences post-exercise recovery in healthy, physically active young adults. Researchers aim to determine if the Lactobacillus casei probiotic strain reduces symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) based on perceived muscle soreness, pressure pain threshold, and power output following exercise induced muscle damage (EIMD).
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
complete a minimum of 150 minutes a week of at least moderate intensity exercise in either an endurance-based or resistance-based training style based on a self-reported physical activity over the past month
good general health with no injuries or health conditions that would affect physical activity
willing to abstain from consistent NSAID use and other probiotic supplements over the course of this study
Disqualifiers
known musculoskeletal injuries or physical limitations that could interfere with performing the designated physical activity required
underlying conditions that could place them at an increased risk during exercise such as cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic diseases
currently take a probiotic supplement, are prescribed and taking an antibiotic during the intervention, or report using NSAIDs or steroids within the recovery time window
report using an NSAID more than twice a week on a regular basis
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lactobacillus casei
- Placebo Capsule(s)
Treatment groups
24 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov