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Kickboxers get a legal edge: β-alanine may improve striking power and endurance

NCT ID NCT07319052

Symptom relief Sponsor: Salih ÇABUK Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether taking β-alanine supplements for 4 weeks helps trained male kickboxers perform better in sport-specific tests. 28 athletes took either the supplement or a placebo while keeping their normal training. The goal was to see if it improves anaerobic performance, jumping power, and strength endurance.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

28 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy male kickboxers aged 18-35 years * Minimum 5 years of systematic kickboxing training experience * Actively engaged in competition or structured training within the last 12 months * Free from any musculoskeletal injuries, metabolic, cardiovascular, or respiratory disorders that could affect high-intensity exercise performance * Not currently taking any ergogenic aids, nutritional supplements, or medications known to influence performance or recovery * Willing to maintain habitual diet and training routines throughout the study period * Provided written informed consent before participation Exclusion Criteria: * Current or recent (\<6 months) musculoskeletal injury preventing maximal effort performance * Metabolic, cardiovascular, or respiratory conditions that may increase risk during high-intensity activity * Known allergy or intolerance to β-alanine * Use of performance-enhancing supplements (e.g., creatine, caffeine, sodium bicarbonate, beta-alanine) in the past 4 weeks * Any neurological, psychiatric, or endocrine disorder affecting physical performance or adherence * Inability or unwillingness to comply with supplementation protocol or testing procedures

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Anaerobic performance Athletic performance enhancement (kickboxing) Neuromuscular power Nutritional supplementation (Β-alanine) Strength endurance

Contacts and locations

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  • Erzurum Technical University, Sport Laboratory

    Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye)

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