Effects of Energy Drink on Repeated Sprint Performance and Cognitive Function in Athletes

NCT ID: NCT07104188

Last Updated: 2025-08-05

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-04

Study Completion Date

2022-06-16

Brief Summary

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Energy drinks are often used by athletes before competitions to enhance their performance. Recent research has pointed out that the performance effects of select ingredients have been studied individually but not in combination with caffeine. Therefore, this study is designed to investigate the effects of caffeine, anserine, and elderberry on cognitive function and repeated sprint performance of athletes during a high-intensity exercise protocol.

A double-blind, randomized crossover design will be employed. Three types of supplements will be tested: placebo, caffeine (220 mg), and an energy drink containing 220 mg caffeine, 288 mg anserine, 400 mg elderberry, and 660 mg of a vitamin-mineral mixture. Twelve college athletes will be recruited to complete repeated sprint tests on a cycle ergometer until exhaustion and to undertake a series of cognitive tasks during exercise.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Exercise Performance Impairment Cognitive Function Decline Fatigue

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Placebo Group

Participants in this group received a placebo supplement that contained no active ingredients.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

A non-active placebo supplement.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo powder mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Caffeine Group

Participants in this group received a caffeine supplement containing 220 mg of caffeine.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Caffeine

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

220 mg caffeine powder mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Energy Drink Group

Participants in this group received an energy drink containing 220 mg of caffeine, 1800 mg of anserine extract, and 400 mg of elderberry extract.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Energy Drink

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

A supplement containing 220 mg caffeine, 1800 mg anserine extract, and 400 mg elderberry extract, mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Interventions

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A non-active placebo supplement.

Placebo powder mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Caffeine

220 mg caffeine powder mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Energy Drink

A supplement containing 220 mg caffeine, 1800 mg anserine extract, and 400 mg elderberry extract, mixed into 100 ml grape juice and 200 ml water, consumed 30 minutes before testing.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy adults aged 18-25
* Currently enrolled college student
* Active members of a collegiate wrestling team (college wrestlers)
* Engaged in regular wrestling training
* Willing and able to provide written informed consent
* Agreed to maintain their usual diet and training frequency during the study period

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with known caffeine sensitivity
* Any existing health condition that may interfere with high-intensity exercise (e.g., cardiovascular, metabolic, or neurological disorders)
* Inability or unwillingness to follow study instructions
Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Chien-Wen Hou

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Chien-Wen Hou

professor

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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University of Taipei

Taipei, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Other Identifiers

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IRB-2021-021

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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