Beetroot boost: secret weapon for sprinters?
NCT ID NCT07473193
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a beetroot-based drink can improve repeated sprint performance in trained athletes. Ten healthy athletes will try the beetroot drink and a placebo on separate days, then do six all-out 35-meter sprints. Researchers will measure power, fatigue, heart rate, and perceived effort to see if the beetroot drink makes a difference.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy trained athletes Age between 18-35 years Regular training ≥3 times/week No cardiovascular or metabolic disease Exclusion Criteria:Healthy trained athletes Age between 18-35 years Regular training ≥3 times/week No cardiovascular or metabolic disease \-
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