Assessment of a Pre-Workout Supplement

Texas A&M University19 enrolled

Overview

This study is assessing the effects of a pre-workout dietary supplement.

The purpose of this study is to examine the acute effects of a pre-workout dietary supplement at a standard dose and one that is delivered at 150% of the standard dose on energy metabolism, cardiovascular hemodynamics, blood metabolites and mental focus.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Exercise Ergogenics

Interventions

C4/Generation 4DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

12 grams of C4/Generation 4

C450XDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

12 grams of C450X

PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

12 grams of flavored dextrose

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be apparently healthy males and/or females between the ages of 18 and 40 * Participants must have at least 6 months immediate prior history of resistance training including the bench press and leg press/squat Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who have a history of treatment for metabolic disease (i.e., diabetes), hypertension, hypotension, thyroid disease, arrhythmias and/or cardiovascular disease * Participants who currently use any prescription medication * Participants who are intolerant to caffeine and/or other natural stimulants * Participants who are pregnant or lactating women * Participants who have a history of smoking * Participants who drink excessively (12 drinks per week)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on the Stroop Color and Word Test

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on the Word Recall Test

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on VAS Readiness to Perform

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on anaerobic sprint capacity on a bicycle ergometer

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on bench press power output

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on leg press power output

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on total work on the bench press

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on total work on the leg press

Time frame: Seven Days

Secondary Outcomes

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on energy expenditure

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on heart rate

Time frame: Seven Days

Effects of a Pre-Workout Dietary Supplement on blood pressure

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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