Short-term Effects of Caffeine and a Multi-ingredient Pre-workout on Exercise Performance

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorSt. Louis University

About this trial

The investigators are conducting a study to see how a commercial pre-workout supplement, coffee, and water affect how well people perform. The study is conducted across four visits. The first visit is to assess the participants, and the next three visits are for testing. Each participant will drink a randomly assigned beverage 45 minutes before testing. Throughout the study, the participants will complete three testing days-each at least three days apart-so they can try all three drinks. The first test is the Wingate test, where the participants pedal as fast as they can for 30 seconds against a set resistance. The second test is a 1-mile treadmill run/walk on an incline, where the participant tries to complete the distance as fast as possible. The third test measures reaction time using light-up buttons to see how quickly a participant responds by touching them. These tests will help determine if any of the drinks improve performance. The results can help people choose the best drink for their workouts or races.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Are a healthy male or female adult aged 18-35 years old

Regularly engaged in resistance training or aerobic exercise at least 3 times per week, at least 30 minutes a week for the past 6 months

Able to provide written informed consent

Disqualifiers

Have a history of or currently have a cardiovascular or metabolic disease (e.g., diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension, arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease)

History of seizure disorder

Currently taking prescription medications (e.g., beta-blockers, antidepressants, anti-anxiety, pain killers)

Currently pregnant, breastfeeding, pregnant within the past year, or a chance of being pregnant

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Ethiopian Coffee
  • Supplement
  • Water (Placebo)

Treatment groups

12 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators