Chew to steady: caffeine gum may boost firefighter balance
NCT ID NCT07570030
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tested whether chewing gum with caffeine could improve balance in firefighters who were mentally tired. Fourteen firefighters chewed either caffeinated or placebo gum, and their balance was measured. The goal was to see if caffeine could counteract brain fatigue and help them stay steady on the job.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- caffeine (300 mg) in chewing gum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve balance and safety for firefighters during demanding tasks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (14 people) and only looks at a specific group (firefighters). Results may not apply to others, and the effect may be small or not real.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University of Sport
Taichung, North, 404, Taiwan
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